Elmar Huseynov

Elmar Huseynov
Born(1967-07-17)July 17, 1967
Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, Soviet Union
DiedMarch 2, 2005(2005-03-02) (aged 37)
Baku, Azerbaijan
OccupationJournalist, author
NationalityAzerbaijani
EducationAzerbaijan Architecture and Construction University

Elmar Sabir oglu Huseynov (Azerbaijani: Elmar Sabir oğlu Hüseynov; 17 July 1967 – 2 March 2005) was an independent Azerbaijani journalist, widely known for his criticism of Azerbaijani authorities, especially incumbent president Ilham Aliyev and his father and predecessor Heydar Aliyev.

He was murdered in March 2005, and it is believed that his murder was ordered by government officials.

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