In Washington, a State Department spokeswoman, Marie Harf, said that Ms. Ismayilova's arrest appeared to be part of a broader crackdown. "Broadly speaking, we are deeply troubled by restrictions on civil society activities, including on journalists in Azerbaijan, and are increasingly concerned that the government there is not living up to its international commitments and obligations," Ms. Harf said.-02D-

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