Armenian Opposition Runs Up Against Karabakh Cops
Police prevent opposition group from moving out of Armenia.
Police prevent opposition group from moving out of Armenia.
Small business owners continue to oppose legislation that they say will ruin them.
OSCE mediators urge end to attacks after a month in which 20-year-old ceasefire was broken in thousands of incidents.
After past failures, campaigners are optimistic that parliament will pass the new legislation this time round.
Membership of Russian-led bloc could mean restrictions on free speech.
Mass protests held over Yerevan’s failure to try Russian suspect in an Armenian court.
New common labour market makes it easier for migrants to go to Russia, but jobs will be thin on the ground this year.
Assaults on opposition may reflect fears that its strength is growing.
As President Sargsyan stresses economic benefits of joining Russian-led bloc, others fear they are signing up to political union as well.
New agency will focus on rehabilitating offenders rather than simply locking them away in overcrowded jails.