Mass opposition protests take place in Baku during Eurovision 2012
NEWS OF THE DAY. The capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, where the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest is taking place, has become the site of opposition protests in recent days. The day before, the police dispersed another unauthorized rally, the participants of which demanded respect for freedom of speech, ensuring freedom of assembly, the release of political prisoners and the holding of new parliamentary elections. The rally was suppressed by force by local police, and several dozen people were detained.