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Armenia and Azerbaijan make joint statement announcing ‘confidence-building measures’

Thirty-two Armenian and two Azerbaijani soldiers will be exchanged as part of the agreement. 

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Civil Contract accused of ‘anti-democratic interference’ in local councils

Civil Contract has abruptly scrapped a power-sharing deal with another party in Gyumri, and ousted an opposition mayor in Alaverdi.

Civil Contract accused of ‘anti-democratic interference’ in local councils

Civil Contract has abruptly scrapped a power-sharing deal with another party in Gyumri, and ousted an opposition mayor in Alaverdi.

Aliyev announces snap presidential elections for February

The elections would take place a year before President Aliyev’s fourth term as president ends.

Aliyev announces snap presidential elections for February

The elections would take place a year before President Aliyev’s fourth term as president ends.

Dozens of UNM council members leave party in opposition to current chair

Several departing members said that they would join the party’s former, Nika Melia, if he launched his own party.

Dozens of UNM council members leave party in opposition to current chair

Several departing members said that they would join the party’s former, Nika Melia, if he launched his own party.

Azerbaijan detains human rights activist on drug charges

An Azerbaijani human rights activist and former police officer has been arrested on drugs charges two months after speaking about police allegedly falsifying charges against government critics.

Azerbaijan detains human rights activist on drug charges

An Azerbaijani human rights activist and former police officer has been arrested on drugs charges two months after speaking about police allegedly falsifying charges against government critics.

Kanal 13 anchor imprisoned by Baku court for ‘disobeying police’

Rufat Muradli has been sentenced to 30 days of administrative arrest, a week after the channel’s founder was arrested.

Armenian soldier reportedly killed on Nakhchivan border 

Armenia claimed the soldier was shot by an Azerbaijani sniper while Azerbaijan accused Yerevan of ‘creating artificial tension’

Features & Analysis

Datablog | Georgians more aware of EU membership status than ever before

A CRRC study found that more Georgians are aware than ever before that the country is not yet a member of the EU.

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The fight to save Nagorno-Karabakh’s burns patients

Over 200 people were injured in a fuel depot explosion in Nagorno-Karabakh as people fled en masse, leaving them fighting for their lives having lost their homes. 

The fight to save Nagorno-Karabakh’s burns patients

By Arshaluys Barseghyan

Over 200 people were injured in a fuel depot explosion in Nagorno-Karabakh as people fled en masse, leaving them fighting for their lives having lost their homes. 

Poison, pills, or poor angles: what’s behind the rumours surrounding Kadyrov’s health?

For months, rumours have suggested that Ramzan Kadyrov is gravely ill, facing the consequences of either a drug addiction or of poisoning. 

Poison, pills, or poor angles: what’s behind the rumours surrounding Kadyrov’s health?

By Luiza Mchedlishvili

For months, rumours have suggested that Ramzan Kadyrov is gravely ill, facing the consequences of either a drug addiction or of poisoning. 

From protesting in Georgia to arrest in South Ossetia: what happened to Rafail Shepelev?

In October, a Tbilisi-based Russian activist was arrested in South Ossetia, but why he ended up there remains unclear. 

From protesting in Georgia to arrest in South Ossetia: what happened to Rafail Shepelev?

By Shota Kincha

In October, a Tbilisi-based Russian activist was arrested in South Ossetia, but why he ended up there remains unclear. 

Kremlin propaganda turns up the heat on Armenia

In the wake of Nagorno-Karabakh’s surrender to Azerbaijan, the Kremlin has intensified its criticism of Armenia’s leadership. 

Kremlin propaganda turns up the heat on Armenia

By Ani Avetisyan

In the wake of Nagorno-Karabakh’s surrender to Azerbaijan, the Kremlin has intensified its criticism of Armenia’s leadership. 

What was behind the North Caucasus’ antisemitic surge?

After a series of antisemitic events in the North Caucasus, the factors contributing to mass violence remain cause for debate.  

What was behind the North Caucasus’ antisemitic surge?

By Tata Shoshiashvili

After a series of antisemitic events in the North Caucasus, the factors contributing to mass violence remain cause for debate.  

Opinion

Editorial | Ilham Aliyev’s attempt to eradicate the free press cannot succeed

Despite the Azerbaijani President’s apparent strength, the very existence of media organisations like Abzas proves he cannot succeed.

Opinion | Fourteen years on Rustaveli Avenue — documenting Georgia’s descent into authoritarianism

Having worked as a journalist for 14 years, I have seen and documented my country’s descent first-hand.

Opinion | The Ingush are leaving Russia

A Russian collapse following their defeat in Ukraine is inevitable, and when it comes, the Ingush are ready to forge their own future.

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