2005 University of Richmond graduate held in Azerbaijan

A 2005 University of Richmond graduate known for his political blogs and protests has been arrested in his native Azerbaijan in a case that is drawing international attention.

Adnan Hajizada, who recently dressed up in a donkey suit for a mock online news conference critical of the government, is being held on charges of hooliganism, according to The New York Times.

The Times reported that Hajizada's supporters fear the arrest last week is the beginning of a crackdown on online media in the republic wedged between Russia and Iran.

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