Elmar Huseynov | |
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| Born | July 17, 1967 Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, Soviet Union |
| Died | March 2, 2005 (aged 37) Baku, Azerbaijan |
| Occupation | Journalist, author |
| Nationality | Azerbaijani |
| Education | Azerbaijan Architecture and Construction University |
Elmar Sabir oglu Huseynov (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.[1]
- ^ "Elmar Huseynov - Journalists Killed - Committee to Protect Journalists". cpj.org. Retrieved 5 March 2017.