Azerbaijan: Conviction in Cash-for-Seats Trial
Trial of ruling-party politician rare example of senior figure being brought to book.
A Bad Year for Human Rights in Azerbaijan
"We have never seen so many political prisoners in an election year" - former presidential candidate.
Armenia: Old Alliance Trumps EU Hopes
Russian leader Vladimir Putin seals renewed alliance with trip to Yerevan, although some take to the streets for Ukrainian-style protest.
Mladic Had "Effective Control" of Troops
Expert’s analysis concludes that wartime commander played instrumental role.
Bosnian Census Risks Deepening Ethnic Rifts
Politicians rush to claim triumph for their own particular group, even though census data on ethnicity hasn’t come out yet.
Slow Stifling of Opposition Papers in Azerbaijan
Libel suits, unpaid bills and now a ban on some street sales look like stealthy moves to curb critical voices.
Hard Labour for Uzbekistan's Religious Dissidents
Rights groups say “corrective labour” is becoming routine for short sentences as well as long ones.
HIV Infection Rates Rise in Armenia
Spread of virus linked to migrant population moving back and forth to Russia and Ukraine.
Georgian Leaders Seek Pain-Free Spending Cuts
Revenue shortfall requires swift solutions, but officials say welfare won’t be slashed.
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