Jailed reporter Seymur Hezi realises he is in the same Azerbaijani prison as top female hournalist Khadija Ismayil.

Journalists access internet and get training from hubs set up and equipped in two provincial centres.

Since the civil war started in 2011, thousands have tried to make the punishing journey but only a few succeed.

Attack on Radio Liberty is partly about silencing free media, but also reflects new anti-Western mood.

Incumbent Mahinda Rajapaksa expected an easy win, but instead he was ousted by a candidate pledging to govern as “a servant, not an authoritarian”.