Iraqi Yezidis Seek Refuge in Armenia
Although Armenia has a longstanding Yezidi community, only a handful of refugees have made it out of Iraq so far.
8 Sep 15
Caucasus
"They Won't Break Me," Says Jailed Azerbaijani Journalist
As Khadija Ismayil is given a seven-and-a-half year jail term, she tells judges that witnesses were pressured and testimony based on coercion and forgery.
2 Sep 15
Water Deal to Help Georgian, Ossetian Farmers
Officials agree to clear waterways and give communities on both sides the water they need for their crops.
28 Aug 15
Karabakh Refugees Closer to Compensation
Despite win in Europe’s human rights courts, political stalemate is likely to draw out the process of paying reparations to families displaced by war.
28 Aug 15
Street Protest After Death in Azerbaijan Police Custody
Outburst of popular anger follows death of suspect shortly after he was taken in at a police station.
27 Aug 15
Language Still an Educational Barrier for Georgia's Minorities
University enrolment is up for Armenians and Azerbaijanis, but programmes to teach them Georgian still need work.
26 Aug 15
Russian Soldier's Conviction Leaves Armenian Lawyers Sceptical
Murder trial still to take place in an Armenian court.
24 Aug 15
Orange Cedes Armenian Telecoms Shares
Orange sells local subsidiary to a company with shareholder links to the finance minister.
24 Aug 15
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
Campaigners Dubious About Armenian Gold Mine
Activists warn that plan might contaminate country’s most important water source.
18 Aug 15
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