Azeri Gay Rights Activist's Death Raises Difficult Questions
Gay people often shunned by friends and relatives as well as wider society.
31 Jan 14
Caucasus
Azerbaijanis on Both Sides of Syrian Conflict
Religious affiliation – Shia or Sunni – determines which side volunteers take.
30 Jan 14
Red Faces as Georgian Officials' Lavish Spending Revealed
Swanky cars and iPhones for government staff seen as excessive at a time when money is tight.
24 Jan 14
Russian Energy Giant Captures Armenian Market
Critics say deal gives Kremlin political as well as economic leverage.
24 Jan 14
Armenian Courts Accused of Systemic Corruption
Highest appeals court disputes ombudsman’s findings, and insists bribery is punished, not encouraged.
24 Jan 14
Concern at Psychiatric Order for Armenian Politician
Court orders Shant Harutyunyan to be detained for compulsory testing after he called for revolution.
18 Jan 14
Georgia: Saakashvili's Party Down, Not Out
United National Movement has survived two election defeats to become serious opposition force.
17 Jan 14
Opposition Figure Jailed in Azerbaijan
Yadigar Sadiqov convicted of assault in a case his supporters say was manufactured.
17 Jan 14
Winter Respite for Georgia's Homeless
Campaigners say temporary shelters all well and good, but more concerted welfare programme is needed.
14 Jan 14
Suicide Highlights Plight of Disabled Azeri War Vets
Government accused of spending too little oil money to improve their lives.
13 Jan 14
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