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Aliyev Sworn In For Third Term

A motorcade escorted Aliyev to Azerbaijan's parliament in Baku for the inauguration.
1/8 A motorcade escorted Aliyev to Azerbaijan's parliament in Baku for the inauguration.
Ilham Aliyev has been sworn in for his third term as Azerbaijan's president. The inauguration ceremony took place on October 19 at the country's parliament. Pan-European rights watchdog, the OSCE condemned his election as "seriously flawed," saying it was marred by a "restrictive media environment" and allegations of intimidation. Baku, however, dismissed the criticism as "biased" and entirely based on information provided by the opposition. Aliyev has held power since 2003, when he succeeded his father, longtime ruler Heydar Aliyev.
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Ilham Aliyev has been sworn in for his third term as Azerbaijan's president. The inauguration ceremony took place on October 19 at the country's parliament. Pan-European rights watchdog, the OSCE condemned his election as "seriously flawed," saying it was marred by a "restrictive media environment" and allegations of intimidation. Baku, however, dismissed the criticism as "biased" and entirely based on information provided by the opposition. Aliyev has held power since 2003, when he succeeded his father, longtime ruler Heydar Aliyev.
Deputies packed the parliament for the inauguration ceremony. 
3/8 Deputies packed the parliament for the inauguration ceremony. 
Ilham Aliyev has been sworn in for his third term as Azerbaijan's president. The inauguration ceremony took place on October 19 at the country's parliament. Pan-European rights watchdog, the OSCE condemned his election as "seriously flawed," saying it was marred by a "restrictive media environment" and allegations of intimidation. Baku, however, dismissed the criticism as "biased" and entirely based on information provided by the opposition. Aliyev has held power since 2003, when he succeeded his father, longtime ruler Heydar Aliyev.
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Ilham Aliyev has been sworn in for his third term as Azerbaijan's president. The inauguration ceremony took place on October 19 at the country's parliament. Pan-European rights watchdog, the OSCE condemned his election as "seriously flawed," saying it was marred by a "restrictive media environment" and allegations of intimidation. Baku, however, dismissed the criticism as "biased" and entirely based on information provided by the opposition. Aliyev has held power since 2003, when he succeeded his father, longtime ruler Heydar Aliyev.
Aliyev's wife, Mehriban Aliyeva, was also in attendance...
5/8 Aliyev's wife, Mehriban Aliyeva, was also in attendance...
Ilham Aliyev has been sworn in for his third term as Azerbaijan's president. The inauguration ceremony took place on October 19 at the country's parliament. Pan-European rights watchdog, the OSCE condemned his election as "seriously flawed," saying it was marred by a "restrictive media environment" and allegations of intimidation. Baku, however, dismissed the criticism as "biased" and entirely based on information provided by the opposition. Aliyev has held power since 2003, when he succeeded his father, longtime ruler Heydar Aliyev.
...as was his daughter, Leyla. 
6/8 ...as was his daughter, Leyla. 
Ilham Aliyev has been sworn in for his third term as Azerbaijan's president. The inauguration ceremony took place on October 19 at the country's parliament. Pan-European rights watchdog, the OSCE condemned his election as "seriously flawed," saying it was marred by a "restrictive media environment" and allegations of intimidation. Baku, however, dismissed the criticism as "biased" and entirely based on information provided by the opposition. Aliyev has held power since 2003, when he succeeded his father, longtime ruler Heydar Aliyev.
Aliyev kisses his country's flag as part of his inauguration ceremony. 
7/8 Aliyev kisses his country's flag as part of his inauguration ceremony. 
Ilham Aliyev has been sworn in for his third term as Azerbaijan's president. The inauguration ceremony took place on October 19 at the country's parliament. Pan-European rights watchdog, the OSCE condemned his election as "seriously flawed," saying it was marred by a "restrictive media environment" and allegations of intimidation. Baku, however, dismissed the criticism as "biased" and entirely based on information provided by the opposition. Aliyev has held power since 2003, when he succeeded his father, longtime ruler Heydar Aliyev.
Aliyev is formally sworn in as president for the third time. 
8/8 Aliyev is formally sworn in as president for the third time. 
Ilham Aliyev has been sworn in for his third term as Azerbaijan's president. The inauguration ceremony took place on October 19 at the country's parliament. Pan-European rights watchdog, the OSCE condemned his election as "seriously flawed," saying it was marred by a "restrictive media environment" and allegations of intimidation. Baku, however, dismissed the criticism as "biased" and entirely based on information provided by the opposition. Aliyev has held power since 2003, when he succeeded his father, longtime ruler Heydar Aliyev.
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BAKU -- Ilham Aliyev has been sworn in for his third term as Azerbaijan's president.

The inauguration ceremony took place on October 19 at the country's parliament.

According to official results, Aliyev was reelected with nearly 85 percent of the votes in the October 9 presidential poll. The candidate of the united opposition, Camil Hasanli, won around 5 percent.

Pan-European rights watchdog, OSCE condemned the poll as "seriously flawed," saying it was marred by a "restrictive media environment" and allegations of intimidation.

Baku, however, dismissed the criticism as "biased" and entirely based on information provided by the opposition.

Aliyev has held power since 2003, when he succeeded his father, longtime ruler Heydar Aliyev.


With reporting by ItarTass and ria.ru
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