On the evening of 15 October, anti-government protests erupted, killing 2 when police opened fire with rubber bullets in an attempt to dispel the peaceful sit-ins.
Since the Dissolution of the Soviet Union, Azerbaijan has been plagued by internal scandals, corruption, violence and other issues which have angered many.
[2] On the evening of 15 October, mass demonstrations erupted nationwide after the announcement of the results but the epicentre was Baku, where most of the opposition unrest was taking place.
Anti-presidential chants were heard and the response came quickly and violently, as tear gas and beatings was deployed.
Military forces and security officials were sent to quell hunger strikes and lay-offs, unrest and anti-government demonstrations.