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Ilham Aliyev Wins Fifth Term as Azerbaijan's President in Disputed Election

The snap election, called after Azerbaijan's victory in Nagorno-Karabakh, saw Aliyev secure over 92% of the vote amid allegations of irregularities and a lack of genuine opposition.

Overview

  • Ilham Aliyev secured a landslide victory with over 92% of the vote in a snap presidential election criticized for being neither free nor fair.
  • The election followed Azerbaijan's military success in Nagorno-Karabakh, boosting Aliyev's popularity despite allegations of authoritarian rule.
  • Major opposition parties boycotted the election, and international observers reported voting irregularities, including carousel voting and ballot tampering.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy congratulated Aliyev, highlighting Azerbaijan's strategic partnerships.
  • The victory marks Aliyev's fifth consecutive term, continuing his family's long-standing control over Azerbaijan amid increasing political repression.