Azadlig Bloc Held Protest Action In Baku- Photo Session
BAKU. June 5, 2010: Today, Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA) and its allies at “Azadlig” coalition – Liberal Party and the “Citizen and Development” Party held an authorized rally in Baku. Click here for video In order to divert the police’s attention, the opposition made a last minute change to the location of the activity. The initial location of the protest action declared by the opposition was the Narimanov Metro Statation. However, the opposition held its rally at Icherisheher Metro Station (the former BakSoviet Metro), which is located near the building of the Presidential Administration. The protesters chanted the slogans “Freedom” and “Resignation” attacking the ineffective policies of the Azerbaijani government. About 30 protesters were arrested by the police and later released (Azerireport).