24 May 2012

AZERBAIJAN : 25 May UPDATE: 35 Protesters Arrested In Baku...As Eurovision Finals Near.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hqz_y3yxadhVLEkYr5_KN76BMyhg?docId=CNG.c533c5b045fa95336337f0e5f923f80c.271


     Police arrested 35 protesters in Baku...just ahead of the finals Saturday of the Eurovision 2012 song contest...that it has been hosting.
     An estimated 500 million will view the singing finals.
    The protesters object to the authoritarian rule and human rights violations of President Ilham Aliyev...in the energy rich nation.
     Some banners read 'We want public TV, not Ilham TV.'


     NEW!!!TO WATCH: 1:11 Video Report:
http://www.euronews.com/2012/05/24/spotlight-shines-on-azerbaijan-rights-record