Election Critic Arrested in Azerbaijan
Western diplomats join local rights groups in questioning tax evasion charges against Anar Mammadli.
Western diplomats join local rights groups in questioning tax evasion charges against Anar Mammadli.
Ten years after his death, Heydar Aliyev still looms large over the country.
A year after coming to power, the Georgian Dream administration has improved conditions in detention although there’s still work to be done on this and other issues.
Overuse of firewood leads to environmental problems in rural areas.
Trial of ruling-party politician rare example of senior figure being brought to book.
"We have never seen so many political prisoners in an election year" - former presidential candidate.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin seals renewed alliance with trip to Yerevan, although some take to the streets for Ukrainian-style protest.
Libel suits, unpaid bills and now a ban on some street sales look like stealthy moves to curb critical voices.
Spread of virus linked to migrant population moving back and forth to Russia and Ukraine.
Revenue shortfall requires swift solutions, but officials say welfare won’t be slashed.