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Martyr’s Avenue in the capital Baku is a sacred place for Azerbaijani, who come to lay carnations on the graves of the martyrs on the 20 January each year.
ALLEY OF MARTYRS

Azerbaijan marks the 36th Black January

On the night of 19 January the Soviet army occupied the cities of Azerbaijan and an unprecedented massacre took place

  • Marion Smith
4 min read
Thus far, Ukraine has resisted Russia’s assault, thanks to Ukrainians’ valour and Western aid. But after nearly a year of fighting, there’s no end in sight. (Photo by Murat Saka/dia images via Getty Images)
ABED RABBO MANSOUR HADI

10 conflicts to watch in 2023

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent shock waves around the world. As the International Crisis Group shows, several other crises loom

  • Comfort Ero
  • Richard Atwood
41 min read