Torture, impunity, and corruption ‘endemic’ in Azerbaijani law enforcement
A new report by the Council of Europe said the institutions were plagued by a ‘generalised culture of violence’ among their staff.
Rights lawyer prevented from leaving Azerbaijan
Emin Aslan, who was recently released from administrative detention, was informed at the airport that he was subject to a travel ban.
Surprise Russian military drill causes panic in Armenian village
Explosions and gunfire could be heard in the village of Panik as a Russian military column drove through the village.
Serzh Sargsyan’s nephew wanted for kidnapping and assault
The nephew of former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan is accused of attacking a rival businessperson.
Miners protest to save Tkibuli coal mine
Miners in Tkibuli demanded the administration of the company that owns the mines step down but insisted that operations should continue.
Hundreds of illegal apartment buildings ‘to be demolished’ in Makhachkala
The acting mayor of Daghestan’s capital, Abusupyan Gasanov, said a commission would be set up to determine which illegal buildings are dangerous.
Work halts in Georgian coal shaft after four miners killed in explosion
According to the Interior Ministry, the incident was caused by a methane gas explosion leading to the collapse of a tunnel.
Two police officers killed in Ganja rally after botched assassination on mayor
The anti-government rally in Azerbaijan’s second city followed a failed assassination attempt on the mayor a week before.
Georgian PM names three newcomers for new ‘small government’ cabinet
Controversial Justice Minister Tea Tsulukiani will maintain her position despite calls from NGOs for her resignation.
Political allies of former head of Daghestan detained
The acting Deputy Chair of Government, Ramazan Aliyev, and former Minister of Health Tanka Ibragimov were both detained on fraud charges.