CLEAN : In the shadow of Baku European Games, rights militants fight

In Baku, Azerbaijan, activists use internet cafes to campaign against the government, highlighting issues like police brutality and political repression. Activists like Ulvi face imprisonment for their views, while the government is accused of negligence in a deadly fire incident. Freedom of speech is severely restricted under President Ilham Aliyev's rule, with political dissent being stifled. International organizations face challenges in Azerbaijan, as events are canceled and accusations of propaganda are made by the government.

What is the primary focus of activists like Shiren Tilray in Baku?

• Organizing cultural events

• Supporting government policies

• Exposing police brutality and societal issues

• Promoting tourism in Azerbaijan

What are some of the issues that Ulvi and his network aim to highlight?

• Environmental conservation

• State surveillance and corruption

• Economic development

• Cultural heritage preservation

Who has been in power in Azerbaijan since 2003?

• Ulvi

• Elsham Gasanov

• Ilham Aliyev

• Shiren Tilray

What was the Azerbaijani government's response to international human rights organizations?

• They collaborated with them

• They barred them and dismissed accusations as propaganda

• They ignored their presence

• They welcomed them with open arms

What happened to the high-profile event organized by civil rights activists in Azerbaijan?

• It was moved to a different country

• It was canceled at the last moment by the government

• It was postponed indefinitely

• It was successfully held