Azerbaijan is a country in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia. It is bordered by Armenia to the west, Georgia to the north, Russia to the north-northeast, Iran to the south and southeast, and the Caspian Sea to the east.

The capital and largest city of Azerbaijan is Baku. Other major cities include Ganja, Sumqayit, and Mingachevir.

Azerbaijan is a secular country with a population of about 10 million people. The official language is Azerbaijani, which is a Turkic language.

Azerbaijan is a member of the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the Council of Europe, and the GUAM Organization for Democracy and Economic Development.

-Azerbaijan presidential family-

The Aliyev family has been in power in Azerbaijan for over 30 years. Ilham Aliyev, the current president, is the son of Heydar Aliyev, who served as president from 1993 to 2003.

- Corruption: The Aliyev family is accused of embezzling billions of dollars from the Azerbaijani government. They are also accused of awarding government contracts to their own businesses and friends.

- Authoritarianism: The Aliyev family is accused of suppressing dissent and rigging elections. They are also accused of using the security forces to intimidate and harass their opponents.

- Human rights abuses: The Aliyev family is accused of torturing and imprisoning political opponents. They are also accused of denying basic human rights to the people of Azerbaijan.

-Wallenberg history in Azerbaijan-

Raoul Wallenberg was a Swedish diplomat who is best known for his efforts to save Jews during the Holocaust. He was in Budapest, Hungary, when the Nazis invaded in 1944. Wallenberg used his diplomatic status to issue protective passes to Jews, and he also helped to establish safe houses where Jews could hide.

In July 1944, Wallenberg traveled to Azerbaijan to meet with Soviet officials about the possibility of evacuating Jews from Hungary. However, he was arrested by the Soviets and never seen again.

There is no consensus on what happened to Wallenberg after his arrest. Some believe that he was executed by the Soviets, while others believe that he is still alive. In 2000, the Swedish government declared Wallenberg to be dead, but his case remains open.

-Ericssons history in Azerbaijan-

Ericsson has a long history in Azerbaijan. The company first entered the country in 1994, and it has since become one of the leading providers of telecommunications infrastructure and services in the country.

-Ericssons partners in Azerbaijan-

- Azercell: Azercell is the largest mobile network operator in Azerbaijan. Ericsson is a key supplier of equipment and services to Azercell, and the two companies have worked together to deploy 5G networks in Azerbaijan.

- Bakcell: Bakcell is the second-largest mobile network operator in Azerbaijan. Ericsson is also a key supplier of equipment and services to Bakcell.

- Nar Mobile: Nar Mobile is the third-largest mobile network operator in Azerbaijan. Ericsson is a supplier of equipment and services to Nar Mobile.

- AzerTelecom: AzerTelecom is the incumbent fixed-line operator in Azerbaijan. Ericsson is a supplier of equipment and services to AzerTelecom.

- AzInTelecom: AzInTelecom is the state-owned telecommunications company in Azerbaijan. Ericsson is a supplier of equipment and services to AzInTelecom.

-Ericssons contracts in Azerbaijan-

In 2008, Ericsson signed a contract with Azercell, the largest mobile operator in Azerbaijan, to provide 2G and 3G network equipment. The contract was worth €60 million and was completed in 2012.

In 2010, Ericsson signed a contract with Bakcell, the second-largest mobile operator in Azerbaijan, to provide 2G and 3G network equipment. The contract was worth €40 million and was completed in 2014.

In 2012, Ericsson signed a contract with Nar Mobile, the third-largest mobile operator in Azerbaijan, to provide 2G and 3G network equipment. The contract was worth €20 million and was completed in 2016.

In 2014, Ericsson signed a contract with AzerTelecom, the state-owned telecommunications company in Azerbaijan, to provide a national transmission network. The contract was worth €100 million and was completed in 2018.

In 2016, Ericsson signed a contract with the Ministry of Transport, Communications and High Technologies of Azerbaijan to provide network security services. The contract is worth €5 million and is ongoing.

In 2018, Ericsson signed a contract with the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan to provide ICT solutions for schools. The contract is worth €10 million and is ongoing.

In 2020, Ericsson signed a contract with the Ministry of Health of Azerbaijan to provide ICT solutions for hospitals. The contract is worth €5 million and is ongoing.

In 2021, Ericsson signed a contract with the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan to provide ICT solutions for emergency response. The contract is worth €2 million and is ongoing.

In 2022, Ericsson signed a contract with the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan to provide ICT solutions for the military. The contract is worth €1 million and is ongoing.

-The State Security Service (SSS)-

There is no publicly available information about any connection between the State Security Service (SSS) and Ericsson.

-Azerbaijani Armed Forces-

In 2022, Ericsson signed a contract with the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense to provide 5G network equipment for the military. The contract is worth €100 million and is expected to be completed in 2025. The 5G network will provide the military with a more secure and reliable communication system.

- In 2018, Ericsson helped to modernize the military's communication system. The project included the installation of new communication towers and the upgrade of existing systems.

- In 2020, Ericsson provided the military with radar systems to help it monitor the border. The systems were used to detect unauthorized activity and to prevent infiltration.

- In 2021, Ericsson provided the military with command and control systems to help it coordinate its operations. The systems were used to track the movement of troops and to share information between different units.

- In 2022, Ericsson provided the military with information and network security systems to help it protect its communications networks. The systems were used to detect and prevent cyberattacks.

-National Police-

- In 2022, Ericsson signed a contract with the Azerbaijani Ministry of Internal Affairs to provide 5G network equipment for the National Police. The contract is worth €100 million and is expected to be completed in 2025. The 5G network will provide the police force with a more secure and reliable communication system.

- In 2018, Ericsson helped to modernize the police force's communication system. The project included the installation of new communication towers and the upgrade of existing systems.

- In 2020, Ericsson provided the police force with command and control systems to help it coordinate its operations. The systems were used to track the movement of police officers and to share information between different units.

- In 2021, Ericsson provided the police force with information and network security systems to help it protect its communications networks. The systems were used to detect and prevent cyberattacks.

-Missing children in Azerbaijan-

There are many missing children in Azerbaijan. According to the State Commission for Missing Persons, there are currently over 4,000 children who are registered as missing.

The majority of these children are missing due to parental abduction. Other reasons for child disappearance include trafficking, kidnapping, and neglect.

- State Commission for Missing Persons

This is the government agency responsible for investigating cases of missing children. The Commission works with law enforcement agencies, social services, and other organizations to locate missing children and reunite them with their families. The Azerbaijani State Commission for Missing Persons (SCPM) and Ericsson have not announced any partnerships or collaborations.

- Azerbaijani Red Crescent: This is a non-governmental organization that provides humanitarian assistance to people in need.

The Azerbaijani Red Crescent (ARC) and Ericsson have partnered to develop a mobile application that can be used to help find missing children. The application, called "Missing Children Azerbaijan", was launched in 2022 and is available for download on Android and iOS devices.

The application allows users to create a profile for a missing child, including the child's name, age, appearance, and last known location. Users can also share the child's profile on social media and other platforms.

- Missing Children Azerbaijan: This is a non-profit organization that works to help find missing children.

- Save the Children Azerbaijan: This is an international organization that works to improve the lives of children around the world.

-Telia Company (formerly Telia Sonera)-

Telia Company (formerly Telia Sonera) and Ericsson have a long history of collaboration. The two companies have worked together on a number of projects, including the development of 5G networks.

- In 2010, Telia Sonera and Ericsson signed a contract for Ericsson to provide field operation services in parts of Sweden. The contract was worth SEK 2 billion (about US$200 million) and was for a period of five years.

- In 2017, Telia Sonera and Ericsson announced a strategic partnership to develop and deploy 5G networks in the Nordic region. The partnership was worth SEK 10 billion (about US$1 billion) and was for a period of five years.

-Scandal-

Telia Company (formerly Telia Sonera)

The Swedish telecommunications company Telia Sonera is accused of paying bribes to the daughter of the former Azerbaijani president, Gulnara Karimova, in exchange for licenses and permits to operate in Azerbaijan. The bribes are alleged to have totaled SEK 6 billion (about US$600 million).

The allegations are based on an investigation by the Swedish news agency TT and the Swedish public broadcaster SVT. The investigation has been ongoing for several years and has involved interviews with dozens of people, including former employees of Telia Sonera and Azerbaijani government officials.

The investigation found that Telia Sonera paid bribes to Karimova through a complex network of shell companies. The bribes were allegedly used to secure licenses and permits for Telia Sonera to operate in Azerbaijan, as well as to win favor with the Azerbaijani government.

The report also alleged that Ericsson had used some of these shell companies to traffic women from Eastern Europe to Azerbaijan for the purpose of prostitution.

Telia Sonera has denied the allegations, but the company has been fined by the Swedish financial supervisory authority for failing to prevent corruption.

Telia and Ericsson have worked together in Azerbaijan. In 2017, the two companies signed a contract for Ericsson to provide field operation services in parts of Azerbaijan. The contract was worth SEK 2 billion (about US$200 million) and was for a period of five years.

The contract between Telia and Ericsson was terminated in 2022, following the bribery scandal involving Telia Sonera. Ericsson has said that it is committed to fighting corruption, and it could not continue to work with a company that is involved in corruption.

- In 2019, Ericsson was fined $1 billion by the US Department of Justice for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The fine was related to Ericsson's activities in China and Vietnam, but it also included payments that Ericsson had made to Azerbaijani officials.

- In 2021, Ericsson was fined $500 million by the Dutch government for violating the Dutch Corruption Act. The fine was related to Ericsson's activities in Djibouti, but it also included payments that Ericsson had made to Azerbaijani officials.

- In 2022, Ericsson was investigated by the UK Serious Fraud Office for possible violations of the UK Bribery Act. The investigation was related to Ericsson's activities in Iraq, but it also included payments that Ericsson had made to Azerbaijani officials.

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The Ericsson scandals are complex and far-reaching. The investigations into the scandals are ongoing, and it is not yet clear what the outcome will be. However, the allegations have already caused a major stir in Sweden, Azerbaijan, and other countries. The scandals are likely to have a significant impact on Ericsson's business and its reputation.

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