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Hello. My name is Ulker Quliyeva. I am a journalist from Azerbaijan.
I began my journalism career in 2002.
I worked as a freelance reporter at the local Azad Azerbaijan
television station.
I also have experience in print journalism.
Since 2004, I have worked at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
It is one of the international radio stations in my country
and it is very popular.
Because of problems with freedom of expression and implementation of
democracy, one cannot find an absolutely impartial and
independent local media source, as has been detailed in the
reports of international organizations.
There are two journalists and two bloggers in prison now
because of their opinions.
I am working as a correspondent and video journalist now.
The best job for me is to report on
political and social issues.
Azerbaijan is mainly known as a country with rich oil and
gas deposits, natural beauty and culture.
However, we also have many social and political problems,
such as human rights violations, corruption, poverty
and others.
My country is also in a state of war.
Twenty percent of our territory is occupied by Armenian
forces and we have more than 1 million refugees.
As a reporter, I want to show the truth about Azerbaijan
to VJ Movement viewers.
I also want you to know about the realities of my country.