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Isa Gambar
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İsa Qəmbər
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Gambar in 2016
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| President of Azerbaijan | |
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| In office May 18, 1992 – June 17, 1992 |
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| Preceded by | Ayaz Mutallibov |
| Succeeded by | Abulfaz Elchibey |
| Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan | |
| In office May 18, 1992 – June 15, 1993 |
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| Preceded by | Yagub Mammadov |
| Succeeded by | Heydar Aliyev |
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İsa Yunis oğlu Qəmbər
February 24, 1957 Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, Soviet Union (now Azerbaijan) |
| Political party | Müsavat |
| Spouse | Aida Bağırova |
| Children | 2 |
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Isa Yunis oghlu Gambar, also known as Isa Gambar (born February 24, 1957), is an important politician from Azerbaijan. He leads the Equality Party (Müsavat), which is one of the main opposition groups in Azerbaijan. He became a member of parliament in 1990. Later, in 1992, he was chosen to be the speaker of the parliament.
Gambar was a close friend of Abulfaz Elchibey, who was Azerbaijan's first freely elected president. Elchibey was later removed from power by a military coup. During his time in parliament, Gambar worked with Elchibey to start new economic changes in Azerbaijan. These changes aimed to make the country's economy more open.
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Isa Gambar's Early Life and Career
Isa Gambar was born in Baku, Azerbaijan. He finished high school in Baku in 1974. After that, he studied history at Baku State University, graduating in 1979.
From 1979 to 1990, Gambar worked as a researcher. He was part of the Nakhichivan Autonomous Republic Research Center and the Azerbaijan's Academy of Sciences. During this time, he also helped start the Popular Front of Azerbaijan (PFA). This group played a big role in Azerbaijan's political changes.
Becoming a Political Leader
In 1990, Isa Gambar was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP). From 1991 to 1992, he led the Parliamentary Commission on Foreign Relations. This meant he helped guide Azerbaijan's relationships with other countries.
In May 1992, Gambar was elected as the speaker of the parliament. This was a very important role. For a short time, from May 18 to June 17, 1992, he served as the acting president of Azerbaijan. During this period, he helped prepare the country for a democratic election.
However, in June 1993, the democratically elected president was removed from power. Gambar then resigned from his role as parliamentary speaker. He was arrested by the new forces that took control. He was released a few weeks later after many people from other countries spoke out.
Challenges in Politics
Isa Gambar is a well-known figure in the opposition. This means he often challenges the government in power. In the past, he was prevented from running in elections by the ruler at the time, Heydar Aliyev.
Gambar continued to be active in politics. In 1999, and again from 2001 to 2003, he helped create and lead the Democratic Congress. This group brought together many of Azerbaijan's leading political parties. In 2000, he received an award called "A Friend of Journalists."
In the 2003 presidential election, Gambar was the main candidate for a large opposition group. This group included more than 30 different parties.
2003 Elections and Concerns
The 2003 elections in Azerbaijan raised some concerns. Groups like Human Rights Watch looked into them. They found that the government seemed to favor one candidate, İlham Aliyev. He was the son of the president at the time, Heydar Aliyev.
Reports suggested that the election process was not completely fair. It was difficult for opposition groups to hold rallies or get their message out. Sometimes, roads were closed or work hours were changed to stop people from attending opposition events.
Involvement in 2011 Protests
As the leader of the Müsavat party, Isa Gambar played a big part in protests in spring 2011. These protests were inspired by similar movements happening in other countries. Gambar and his party organized demonstrations in Baku. They sometimes joined with other opposition groups, even though the government had banned such gatherings.
Gambar spoke out about the situation in Azerbaijan. He told The New York Times that people wanted change. His family also faced challenges because of his political actions. His son, who was serving in the army, was sent to the front lines. Gambar stated that the Ministry of Defence had the right to place soldiers where needed and did not want to make it a political issue.
Family Life
Isa Gambar is married and has two sons. His wife, Aida Bağırova, is a history professor at Baku State University.
See also
In Spanish: Isa Gambar para niños
- Politics of Azerbaijan
- Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan
- Foreign relations of Azerbaijan
- List of political parties in Azerbaijan
