Why Rihanna and Shakira should think twice before performing in Azerbaijan

Headline Title: Why Rihanna and Shakira should think twice before performing in Azerbaijan 05 October 2012 Top-selling artists Rihanna and Shakira should bear in mind the human rights abuses being inflicted on the people of Azerbaijan before they perform in the country’s capital later this month, Amnesty International and Sing for Democracy warned in a letter ahead of the concerts. The two singers are appearing in Baku during the current FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2012. In a joint letter, the two organizations draw attention to the current state of human rights and freedom of expression…

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