Villagers Want Action on Pollution in Georgian Mining Area
As locals say air quality is poor and water is unsafe to drink, a mining firm says it’s taking practical steps towards cleaner production.
18 Aug 15
Caucasus
Campaigners Dubious About Armenian Gold Mine
Activists warn that plan might contaminate country’s most important water source.
18 Aug 15
Top Footballer Among Six Arrested After Journalist Killed in Azerbaijan
Rasim Aliyev, journalist and media rights advocate, died hours after brutal attack.
17 Aug 15
"No Surprise" at Jail Terms for Leading Rights Defenders in Azerbaijan
With a vengeful government state behind them, prosecutors were always going to get rights activists Leyla and Arif Yunus put behind bars.
14 Aug 15
Georgia and South Ossetia in Rare Accord
Pragmatism wins out in agreement to sort out defective waterways vital to both sides.
13 Aug 15
Armenia's Contested Political Reforms
Critics say proposed changes could entrench the powers of Armenia’s current rulers rather than opening up the political system.
7 Aug 15
From Exile, Journalists See Relatives Targeted in Azerbaijan
Family members detained in apparent attempt to muzzle independent voices.
4 Aug 15
High-Profile Trials in Azerbaijan
Courts concern themselves with charges of financial wrongdoing, and ignore the blindingly obvious offence of criticising the government.
31 Jul 15
Stakes High for Armenia's Loan Shark Victims
Borrowers typically have to sign over their homes as security for high-interest loans.
24 Jul 15
Azerbaijan Journalist Says Wife Held Hostage to Make him Return
Cloak-and-dagger meetings in a border town as police try to force journalist to come back.
22 Jul 15
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