Forced Evictions, Unlawful Expropriations, and House Demolitions in Azerbaijan’s Capital
This report documents the Azerbaijani authorities’ illegal expropriation of properties and forcible evictions of dozens of families in four Baku neighborhoods, at times without warning or in the middle of the night. The authorities subsequently demolished homes, sometimes with residents’ possessions inside. The government has refused to provide homeowners fair compensation for the properties, many of which are in highly desirable locations. Azerbaijani law stipulates that market value should be paid in compensation for a forced sale.
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ISBN: 1-56432-868-6
ISBN: 1-56432-868-6
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- “They Took Everything from Me”
- Summary and Key Recommendations
- Methodology
- I. Background
- II. Development, Expropriations, and Human Rights
- III.Forced Evictions and Demolitions of Homes in Central Baku
- IV. Forced Evictions and Expropriations in Azerbaijani and International Law
- V. Failure to Provide Alternative Accommodation or Adequate Compensation
- VI. Protection and Redress
- VII. The Role of Azerbaijan’s International Partners
- VIII. Recommendations
- Acknowledgements








