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Azerbaijan Criticizes France's Colonial Legacy at COP29 Amid Global Financial Concerns

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Source: POLITICO Europe
Azerbaijan Criticizes France's Colonial Legacy at COP29 Amid Global Financial Concerns
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Azerbaijan's President criticized France and the Netherlands for their 'colonial' overseas territories during the COP29 summit, leading to France boycotting the event. The Azerbaijani leader specifically blamed the French government for violence in New Caledonia earlier this year.

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  1. Azerbaijan’s president slams ‘colonial’ French, Dutch overseas territories at COP29  POLITICO Europe
  2. Azerbaijan leader accuses France of colonial ‘crimes’ in COP29 speech  Al Jazeera English
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  4. Azerbaijan President Aliyev blasts France for reaction to New Caledonia protests  Le Monde
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