http://www.france24.com/en/20121117-azerbaijan-detains-dozens-pro-democracy-rally
At least 30 pro-democracy activists were arrested during an unauthorized protest in Baku.
Several journalists were reportedly beaten.
About 100 opposition activists had briefly gathered...before police moved in.
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