Ali Karimli
Opinion | We cannot build democracy in a country of family dictatorships
The recent domestic violence scandal involving the Popular Front Party has revealed a dark side of Azerbaijan’s opposition. Those wishing to build a democracy in the country cannot hope to do so while supporting oppressive values. ‘Gizini doymayan dizini doyar’ (Those who don’t beat their daughter will end up beating their own knees) is a famous old piece of Azerbaijani wisdom. Although one could argue it has some deeper meaning behind it, the literal translation of the proverb gives some c
