Onnik Krikorian

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On 21 February 21, Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (right) met Stefano Tomat (centre), chief of civilian operations of the European External Action Service, and Markus Ritter (left), head of the new EU monitoring mission in Armenia. Deployed on 20 February, the two-year mission foresees up to 100 personnel, of which 50 unarmed civilian monitors, and will monitor the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

On 21 February 21, Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (right) met Stefano Tomat (centre), chief of civilian operations of the European External Action Service, and Markus Ritter (left), head of the new EU monitoring mission in Armenia. Deployed on 20 February, the two-year mission foresees up to 100 personnel, of which 50 unarmed civilian monitors, and will monitor the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. © Press office of Armenia's Prime Minister's office

EU Deploys Two-Year Monitoring Mission in Armenia

Brussels commits to reducing border tensions with a longer-term and more robust deployment.

23 Feb 23

Mosque in Duisi in the Pankisi Gorge. (Photo: Onnik Krikorian)

Mosque in Duisi in the Pankisi Gorge. (Photo: Onnik Krikorian)

Identifying the Islamic State Threat to Georgia

Tbilisi rubbishes Russian claims that jihadists have set up training bases within the country.

8 Feb 16

Countering Radicalisation in Georgia

Virtually no efforts are taking place to counter violent extremism through civil society engagement in the country.

13 Jul 15

Lachin: The Emptying Lands

Landmines, neglect and uncertainty result in an Armenian exodus from strategic corridor.

29 Sep 06

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