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| Azerbaijan police detain 55 in price hike protest |
| 2016-01-15 |
| [Iran Press TV] Azeri police have detained at least 55 people following a series of mass protests by supporters of opposition parties over price hikes and the collapse of national currency. Azerbaijan's Interior Ministry confirmed in a statement on Thursday that the protesters were detained during anti-government marches in Siyazan, in eastern Azerbaijan, and several other regions. The statement added that the detainees have been charged with disobeying police and "committing antisocial acts." "Protesters on Wednesday used force against representatives of the law enforcement agencies during an unsanctioned march in Siazan district" the statement said, adding, "Police forces have restored public order." "Similar events took place in [the] Lenkaran, Fizuli, Agdjabedi and Agsu districts of Azerbaijan during protests organized by the [opposition] Popular Front and Musavat parties," the ministry noted. Security sources say riot police used tear gas to disperse anti-government rallies across the country hit hard by falling oil prices. Meanwhile, ...back at the desert island, Bert was realizing to his horror that he'd had only one bottle for one message, and he'd forgotten to include a return address... Azerbaijan Prosecutor General's office said several coppers were maimed and some police vehicles damaged in the violence during mass protests in Siazan district, located about 100 kilometers (about 60 miles) north of the capital, Baku. |
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