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Constitution

Azerbaijan amnesty covers nearly 23,000 people

Azerbaijan has completed the implementation of its 13th Amnesty Act, covering a total of 22,935 individuals.

27 Apr 2026-11:46
Safeguarding public and state interests in Azerbaijan: A comprehensive governance analysis

The protection of public and state interests is a fundamental principle of modern governance and rule of law. In the Republic of Azerbaijan, this concept is embedded in constitutional provisions, national legislation, and institutional practices aimed at ensuring social welfare, national security, economic stability, transparency, and citizen participation. This article provides a comprehensive academic analysis of how public and state interests are defined, safeguarded, and implemented in Azerbaijan through legal reforms, public administration mechanisms, and governance policies.

09 Apr 2026-17:44
Promoting democracy and civic responsibility in Azerbaijan: Key developments

In recent decades, Azerbaijan has placed increasing emphasis on strengthening human rights protection, improving governance mechanisms, and encouraging active civic participation. These reforms are closely linked to the country’s broader goals of building a modern legal state, developing civil society institutions, and enhancing citizens’ engagement in political and social life.

07 Apr 2026-11:35
Kazakhstan rewrites constitution: presidency gains sweeping powers

Editor’s note: Moses Becker is a special political commentator for News.Az. He holds a PhD in political science and specializes in interethnic and interreligious relations. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

18 Mar 2026-11:41
Voting begins in Kazakhstan referendum on new Constitution

Voting has begun in Kazakhstan in a nationwide referendum on a proposed new Constitution.

15 Mar 2026-09:45
Iran’s professors declare the Islamic Republic illegitimate and demand power for the people - PHOTO

Hundreds of Iranian university professors and technology experts have reportedly signed a public statement declaring the Constitution of the Islamic Republic illegitimate and calling for the immediate transfer of power to the Iranian people, according to a statement circulating on social media.

07 Mar 2026-10:22
What happens next for Iran’s leadership?

Article 111 of the Iranian constitution mandates that a temporary council handle duties until a new supreme leader is elected.

01 Mar 2026-10:59
Kansas sued over new transgender ID and bathroom law

Two transgender men in Kansas filed a lawsuit on Friday seeking to strike down a new state law that invalidated the driver's licenses and birth certificates of more than 1,000 transgender people.

27 Feb 2026-23:16
Armenian PM: Russian citizenship prevents Karapetyan premiership bid

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenian-born Russian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan cannot stand for the post of prime minister of Armenia because he holds Russian citizenship.

13 Feb 2026-20:48
Why Azerbaijan’s legal state model matters today

In the modern world, the sustainable development of states and the strengthening of their international standing are measured primarily by the quality of rule-of-law institutions and the level of development of civil society.

18 Dec 2025-17:00