Caucasus
Armenia Stays Neutral on Syrian War
Despite attack on ethnic Armenian village, officials in Yerevan say it is vital to avoid getting drawn into conflict.
Georgia: Who's Been Bugging Who?
Political opponents trade accusations about an apparently long-running surveillance project.
Fears for Azeri-Armenian Citizen Diplomacy
"Everyone knows what we’ve been doing all these years," says Armenian activist involved in joint projects, who is now cited in Azerbaijani "spy" case.
Condemnation After Youth Activists Jailed in Azerbaijan
Amnesty International calls verdicts against eight defendants “an affront to human rights”.
Leading Rights Activist Questioned in Azerbaijan
Leyla Yunus stopped at airport as authorities widen net in “Armenian espionage” case.
Armenians Call on Turks to Say "Genocide"
Turkish prime minister speaks of "suffering", but Armenians say he needs to condemn mass killings unequivocably.
Despite Protests, Georgia Passes Anti-Discrimination Law
Justice minister rules out bending to church objections to “sexuality” and “gender identity” rights.