Press Review 14.01.16

The main topic of the press is protests against the rise in price in the regions, as a result of the devaluation of the manat.

Official newspapers do not write about these protests, placing a statement by the Interior Ministry and the Prosecutor's office that it is all machinations of the opposition and religious radicals.

Azadlyg writes about entering the internal forces in the Fizuli, Agjabedi, Agsu and Siyazan regions in connection with the protests of local people.

The newspaper calls it another manifestation of the anti-popular nature of the authorities.

Last night in front of his home, police detained the youth activist of PFPA Turan Ibrahim, the son of the arrested earlier Mamed Ibrahim.

Yeni Musavat called betrayal Georgia’s refusal to buy Azerbaijani gas.

The newspaper cites the opinions of various politicians in connection with the protests ongoing in the regions.

Express writes that during the protests in the provinces 55 people were detained. The newspaper cites the opinion of official Baku that believes that these protests are organized by PFPA, Musavat, and radical religious extremist forces.

Echo claims with reference to the experts that inflation in the country will reach 7-14%

Bizim Yol cites the opinion of the deputy of Milli Majlis Zahid Oruj that the protests in the regions are not organized by any political force.

Experts say that out of the 66 districts of the country, only 6 meet their needs. It seems that the allocated investments and subsidies do not justify themselves, which leads to social unrest and causes discontent of the population. –0--