Giant of Azerbaijani Cinema Under Fire
Campaign appears designed to discredit major figure who has emerged as regime critic, but could backfire given his international stature.
1 Feb 13
Caucasus
Storm Damage Payments Divide East Georgia
Prime minister’s charity group accused of making selective compensation awards.
28 Jan 13
Clear Election Run for Armenian President
Incumbent faces seven challengers, but there is little doubt who will win.
28 Jan 13
Armenian Prisoners in Extreme Protests
Human rights defenders say convicts driven to desperation by poor conditions and unheeding officials.
26 Jan 13
Local Grievances Spark Protests in Azerbaijan
Riots in small town of Ismayilli after street fight escalates.
25 Jan 13
Georgian Businessmen Fight for "Stolen" Property
Last government accused of wrongful seizures of business assets.
22 Jan 13
Azeri Anger Roused by Soldier's Death
Government forced to respond to strength of public feeling after young conscript dies.
18 Jan 13
Wheelchair Users Find Doors Closed in Armenia
Access facilities almost non-existent outside the capital.
18 Jan 13
Armenia Slow to Pass Conscientious Objection Law
Despite international court ruling, Jehovah’s Witnesses who refuse to perform alternative service under military command risk prosecution.
14 Jan 13
Karabakh Offers New Home to Syrian Armenians
Resettlement scheme angers Azerbaijan, which sees it as an obstruction to an eventual peace deal.
14 Jan 13
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