Azerbaijans Got To The Polls Today To Elect A New Parliament

Radio Free Europe: Azerbaijani Voters Head To Polls In Snap Elections Called By Longtime Ruler Aliyev

BAKU -- Voting continues across Azerbaijan in snap parliamentary elections amid pledges of reform in the wake of a government shakeup by entrenched President Ilham Aliyev.

Meanwhile, irregularities including multiple voting, interrupted video feeds at polling stations, and hindrance or abuse of independent observers were reported in the early hours of voting.

Officials said turnout was around 27 percent by noon local time.

Some opposition parties are not participating in the elections over continued lack of access to fair coverage among government-dominated media. Critics have cast serious doubt on hopes of genuine reforms that might strengthen the country's long-beleaguered opposition.

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WNU Editor: The Aliyev run Azerbaijan as their personal fiefdom. There are no doubts on who is going to win.

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