Elmar Huseynov
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Elmar Huseynov

Azerbaijani journalist (1967–2005)

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.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Elmar Huseynov (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Jul 17, 1967, died Mar 2, 2005.1

About

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

From Wikipedia’s article on Elmar Huseynov, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedAzerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction3

Career

Occupation: journalist.5

Personal life

  • BornJul 17, 1967, Baku6
  • DiedMar 2, 2005, Baku7
  • CitizenshipSoviet Union, Azerbaijan8