Azerbaijan finds itself at a crossroads of diplomacy and human rights, with its government pushing back against Western calls for the release of imprisoned activists. Delicate tensions arise as international diplomats, led by figures like U.S. Ambassador Mark Libby, shine a spotlight on the deteriorating state of civil liberties in the country. As Azerbaijani leaders assert their sovereignty over judicial matters, tensions between established norms of human rights and national pride come to the fore, revealing a complex narrative of power, resistance, and the quest for justice.
Azerbaijan’s Tense Standoff with Diplomats Over Jailed Activists
