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Azerbaijan: Anti-corruption drive following Egypt and Tunisia

Categories: Central Asia & Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Development, Digital Activism, Economics & Business, Governance, Politics, Protest

Fatalin's Blog comments on word that an anti-corruption drive in Azerbaijan has been initiated following popular revolts in Egypt and Tunisia. The blog cites some examples and hopes that the crackdown will last long after the time when the oil-rich country's regime believes it will be spared any similar protests [1].