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Azerbaijan Convicted union activist faces transfer to stricter prison for ‘acting like opposition figure’ [OC Media]  ActNOW!  07-06-2025

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Azerbaijan Международный призыв к президенту Азербайджана: «Освободите активистов “Рабочего стола”!» [JAM News]  ActNOW!  02-05-2025

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