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Aliyev was ‘not meaningfully challenged,’ and because of limitations on independent media, civil society and other political parties, the contest was ‘devoid of genuine pluralism,’ expert says
Azerbaijanis are voting Wednesday in an election almost certain to see incumbent President Ilhan Aliyev chosen to serve another seven-year term, following his government’s retaking of a region formerly controlled by ethnic Armenian separatists. Aliyev, 62, has been in power for more than 20 years, and this is his fifth election cycle. Analysts suggested Aliyev moved the election forward from October 2025 to capitalize on his burst in popularity following the successful offensive.
Azerbaijani strongman Ilham Aliyev, who will likely sail to a fifth presidential term in Wednesday's election, is cementing his hardline rule after securing a historic victory over Armenian separatists.Aliyev called the elections one year ahead of schedule in December, as he was riding high in polls for securing victory over Armenian rebels in a three-decade territorial dispute.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev won 93.9% of the votes in the presidential election and is set to secure his fifth term in office, state news agency Azertac reported on Wednesday, citing the exit p.