Authorities in Azerbaijan have conducted a sweeping security operation in Nardaran, a suburb of Baku known as a traditional Shi'ite Muslim stronghold. The December 1 raid came just days after armed clashes between police and local residents left five alleged Shi'ite militants and two police officers dead. A joint statement by the Azerbaijani Interior Ministry, National Security Ministry, and Prosecutor-General's Office said the operation was aimed at "protecting citizens' legal rights and freedoms" and...
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