VOICED: Azerbaijan: Human Rights issues overshadow Eurovision

VOICED: Azerbaijan: Human Rights issues overshadow Eurovision

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10th Grade - University

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The transcript discusses human rights abuses in Azerbaijan, highlighting the suppression of freedom of expression and the penalties faced by protestors. It covers the challenges faced by journalists and political opposition, and the efforts of activists to draw international attention during the Eurovision Song Contest. The government dismisses these efforts as a campaign by NGOs and foreign media. Despite calls from the European Parliament for respect of human rights, there is concern that international focus will wane after the event.

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What do the opposition figures in Azerbaijan hope to achieve through the publicity of the Eurovision Song Contest?

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What is the fear among activists regarding international attention after the Eurovision event?

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