Opposition Holds Anticorruption Rally In Baku

Hundreds of opposition activists attended an anticorruption protest in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, on September 23. The protest, which was sanctioned by the city government, was organized by the National Council of Democratic Forces -- an umbrella organization grouping some of Azerbaijan's opposition forces. At least three members of the Popular Front Party were reportedly detained ahead of the rally by authorities on September 22. (RFE/RL's Azerbaijani Service)