New platform created for Armenia’s extra-parliamentary opposition
The Vernatun Club was founded by former Armenian Prime Minister Vazgen Manukyan
10 Georgian anti-government protesters jailed
Two of the protesters were released, with one being fined ₾1000.
Daghestani court strikes down ban on protests near government buildings
The Constitutional Court of Daghestan upheld a complaint by supporters of imprisoned journalist Abdulmumin Gadzhiyev.
Colleagues campaign for release of Georgian doctor jailed in South Ossetia
Doctor Vazha Gaprindashvili was detained 10 days ago accused of ‘illegal border crossing’ and ‘provocative’ activities.
Adoption crime ring uncovered in Armenia
Women were allegedly coerced into carrying pregnancies to term to provide children for the scheme.
Riot police deploy water cannons to clear Georgian Parliament of protesters
Protesters had been blockading the entrances to parliament since Sunday evening, preventing MPs from entering.
Georgian opposition vows to blockade parliament following weekend of protests
The ruling party is facing street protests from an unprecedented spectrum of opposition groups over their U-turn over the electoral reforms.
More Georgian Dream MPs abandon party over electoral reform u-turn
Twelve MPs have now left the ruling party after their colleagues voted down an electoral reform package promised to protesters five months ago.
Georgian Dream MPs block switch to fully proportional electoral system
Transitioning to a proportional system was a key concession made by the government in the wake of mass protests in the capital in June.
Former Deputy Chief of Staff of Armenia’s Parliament released from detention
Arsen Babayan has been charged with fraud and ‘colluding to usurp power’.