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Jordan Drops ‘My Sweet Land’ As Its Oscar Entry For Best International Feature, Reportedly After Pressure From Azerbaijan

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Jordan pulls controversial Oscar contender 'My Sweet Land' after reported pressure from Azerbaijan
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  • Director Sareen Hairabedian's documentary, which focuses on the life of Azerbaijani artist Azza Hourani, was withdrawn as Jordan's official Oscar submission
  • Sources suggest the Jordanian government faced intense lobbying from Azerbaijan, which has a history of suppressing criticism of its human rights record
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Azza Hourani, Sareen Hairabedian, Azerbaijan, 'My Sweet Land'
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