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  • Baku: U.S. Ambassador Called For A Meaningful Dialogue Between Azerb

    U.S. AMBASSADOR CALLED FOR A MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE BETWEEN AZERBAIJANI GOVERNMENT AND ITS CITIZENS

    BAKU. January 29, 2013: U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Richard
    Morningstar issued a statement about the recent confrontation between
    the police and civilian people in Bina, Ismayilli, and Baku. Below is
    the full text of the statement:

    "We have seen reports of public unrest in the Azerbaijani town of
    Ismayilli on January 24, resulting in injuries and destruction of
    property, including the burning of a private hotel and the local
    executive's private house. Police subsequently dispersed a January 26
    demonstration in Baku called in sympathy with Ismayilli residents, and
    several dozen protesters were detained. Two other protests took place
    earlier this month in or near Baku against perceived abuses by the
    authorities-one by shopkeepers protesting rent increases, and another
    by citizens protesting non-combat deaths in the military. In some
    instances, it was reported that authorities used tear gas and rubber
    bullets to disperse participants.

    We regret the violence in Ismayilli. At the same time, we encourage
    meaningful dialogue between the Azerbaijani government and its
    citizens to address legitimate grievances and also encourage
    authorities to respect citizens' freedom of assembly and expression"
    (Azeri Report).

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