Middle East

Armenia: Anger at Land Deal With Iran

Justice minister says local authorities don’t have right to lease farmland to neighbouring state.

23 Jun 13

Despite clear benefits, reopening the route would be fraught with problems.

17 Jun 13

Statement calls for immediate release of Mazen Darwish, Hussein Gharir and Hani Zaitani.

17 May 13

Despite ongoing violence, some reporters argue that excessive security checks stop them getting the story.

2 May 13

Uncertain allegiances and fears of spillover.

1 May 13

While Istanbul police say common criminals carried out assaults, others suspect an ethnic motive.

22 Feb 13

Local experts say unchecked pressure from neighbours could fracture the state.

5 Feb 13

Resettlement scheme angers Azerbaijan, which sees it as an obstruction to an eventual peace deal.

14 Jan 13

Critics say law combines sweeping descriptions of “information crimes” with excessive penalties.

24 Dec 12

Draft law intended to promote return to normality, but critics warn of opposite effect if militants believe they have impunity.

23 Oct 12

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