Many Azerbaijanis rushed to the banks to withdraw savings. Azerbaijan is facing increasing public unrest and infighting among its elite, as its economy slides following an oil-driven boom. A rapid turnaround in the country's fortunes, with rising prices and unemployment, has led to protests breaking out across Azerbaijan, rattling the government; displays of discontent in the autocracy and dissent is hardly ever tolerated. The government says it will crack down on protesters by using force against them if they try to take over buildings or seize state property.
Azerbaijan is facing increasing public unrest and infighting among its elite, as its economy slides following an oil-driven boom. A rapid turnaround in the country's fortunes, with rising prices and unemployment, has led to protests breaking out across Azerbaijan, rattling the government; displays of discontent in the autocracy and dissent is hardly ever tolerated. The government says it will crack down on protesters by using force against them if they try to take over buildings or seize state property.