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2021 in Azerbaijan

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This is a list of individuals and events related to Azerbaijan in 2021.

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January

February

March

  • 8 March – Police disperse a women’s rights march in Baku, detaining at least 25 participants, including multiple human rights defenders.[7]
  • A presidential pardon releases nearly 40 opposition activists, journalists, and human rights defenders. APFP member Mahammad Imanli is also pardoned.[6]

April

  • APFP activist Said Mamedzade Bakuvi is sentenced to three-and-a-half years for hooliganism, it is later replaced with a suspended sentence.[6]

May

  • 13 May – Armenia accuses Azerbaijan of sending troops across the border in a disputed incident, violating a prior withdrawal agreement. Armenia requests Russian military assistance. Azerbaijan denies any wrongdoing, stating its forces only defend their side of the frontier.[8]
  • 21 May – Azerbaijan announces discussions with BP to develop solar energy production in Karabakh, aiming to expand renewable energy investment in the region.[9]

June

November

December

  • 1 December – A peaceful protest in Baku supporting jailed activist Saleh Rustamli is met with force; over 40 are arrested with reports of torture and injuries.[12]
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Deaths

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