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...There are only two ways to democratize in Azerbaijan,” said Igbal Aghazadeh, speaking through an interpreter. “One way is if the state democratizes from above...the other way is if there is international support.” Aghazadeh, a member of parliament, expressed skepticism about the Azerbaijani government’s genuine intention to democratize, suggesting that government officials merely “create the perception that there are factors for democratization.” Aghazadeh said that Azerbaijan’s strategic importance might attract international support for democratization. “Azerbaijan...
...greater concessions than just a blocking veto in the cabinet. Nasrallah also threatened an escalation of tactics to include unspecified acts of civil disobedience, which could range from strikes by government employees who support the opposition, shutdowns at the ports and airport, and a walkout by opposition members of parliament...
...Arab-Israeli mess is unraveled. One wonders how they would then explain why in Egypt 4 of every 10 people are illiterate; Saudi Arabian Shi'ites (not to mention women) are second-class citizens; 11% of Syrians live below subsistence level; and Jordan's King can unilaterally dissolve Parliament, as he did in 2001. Or why no Middle Eastern government but Israel's and to some extent Lebanon's tolerates freedom of assembly or speech, or democratic institutions like a robust press or civic organizations with independence and clout--let alone unfettered competitive elections...
...Commodore Frank Bainimarama; in the capital, Suva. The bloodless coup, prefaced by weeks of rumors and military movements, is widely attributed to a feud between Qarase and Bainimarama over amnesty for the leaders of a 2000 coup, which Bainimarama had helped quell. Bainimarama placed Qarase under house arrest, dissolved Parliament, imposed a state of emergency and installed Jona Senilagakali as interim Prime Minister. Senilagakali, a military doctor with no political experience, told reporters that democratic elections could be as far as two years...
...flown to his home island of Vanua Balavu Island, about 175 miles away. A few hours later he told Australian ABC radio that Fijians would stage protests: "We want to live under the rule of law, and we are fed up with illegal takeovers in our country." After dissolving Parliament, however, Bainimarama told reporters: "Qarase and his cronies are not coming back." Bainimarama added: "Should we be pushed to use force, let me state that we will do so very quickly...