22nd of May 2006 was the uprising of Azerbaijanis against Iranian chauvinism and discriminating of Azerbaijani Turks (the majority ethnic group in Iran) by minority Fars rulers. Many killed and thousands arrested during 2 weeks of clash between people and security forces. Many activists still are in prison to serve unlawful sentences.

According to Georgia’s Central Election Commission, Saakashvili’s United National Movement won the May 21 elections with nearly 60 percent of the

Azerbaijani singers joined Eurovision Song Contest for the first time. Their performance was highly skilled. “Day after day” by Samir and Elnur was one of most loved songs in the competition.