Security forces arrest dozens during demonstrations against steep price hikes as falling oil prices devastate economy. RFE/RL reportsAzerbaijan has been forced to carve taxes on essential foods after widespread protests over deteriorating economic conditions that believe seen the prices of essentials such as flour and bread rise steeply in recent months. Troops were called in to disperse demonstrations in several cities this week, with security forces using tear gas against stone-throwing protesters and arresting dozens of people including opposition activists. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com