Azerbaijani Voters Elect New Parliament In Snap Elections

Voters across Azerbaijan went to the polls on February 9 to choose a new parliament amid pledges of reform in the wake of a government shakeup by entrenched President Ilham Aliyev but with some opposition parties staying away 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.