Condemnation After Youth Activists Jailed in Azerbaijan
Amnesty International calls verdicts against eight defendants “an affront to human rights”.
8 May 14
Caucasus
Leading Rights Activist Questioned in Azerbaijan
Leyla Yunus stopped at airport as authorities widen net in “Armenian espionage” case.
8 May 14
Armenians Call on Turks to Say "Genocide"
Turkish prime minister speaks of "suffering", but Armenians say he needs to condemn mass killings unequivocably.
2 May 14
Despite Protests, Georgia Passes Anti-Discrimination Law
Justice minister rules out bending to church objections to “sexuality” and “gender identity” rights.
2 May 14
Detained Azeri Youth Activists on Hunger Strike
“We do not expect pity," says one of eight defendants who deny prosecution allegations of "revolution" plot.
2 May 14
Trout Fishing in Armenia
Environmentalists see commercial fish farms as latest threat to Lake Sevan.
29 Apr 14
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