http://www.euronews.com/2012/04/22/rare-anti-government-demo-in-azerbaijan
TO WATCH :56 Video Report
An estimated 5,000 people protested legally in Baku...calling for the resignation of strongman President Ilham Aliyev...and freedom for political prisoners.
Aliyev has ruled since 2003...taking over control from his father.
It was the second government sanctioned rally this year.
TO READ:...also with 5:15 Video
http://www.rferl.org/content/azerbaijani_rally_demands_aliyev_resignation/24556606.html
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