Opposition rally draws thousands in Baku

Thousands marched in Baku on May 30, 2015 to protest against a raft of issues – from economic woes to corruption, political persecution and human rights violations. Participants in the rally, held under the banner of “We’ll be saved,” called for bringing to justice those responsible for the May 19 fire.

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Published: 1 June 2015 12:42

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Thousands marched in Baku on May 30, 2015 to protest against a raft of issues – from economic woes and the drastic devaluation of manat to corruption, political persecution and human rights violations. Participants in the rally, held under the banner of “We’ll be saved,” called for bringing to justice those responsible for the

May 19 fire

in the Binagadi district. The protest action was organized by the opposition National Council of Democratic Forces and took place at the Mehsul stadium of Sports and Health Complex in Yasamal district. By some

accounts

, thousands took part in the march.