12/02/2020
Police violently disperse Azerbaijan election protest
A spontaneous protest started by a single candidate was violently dispersed by police, with protesters and journalists injured.
Police violently disperse Azerbaijan election protest
A spontaneous protest started by a single candidate was violently dispersed by police, with protesters and journalists injured.
10/02/2020
Georgian opposition leader Gigi Ugulava sentenced to 3 years for embezzlement
The Supreme Court sentenced Ugulava, general director of the European Georgia Party, for embezzling ₾48 million while he was mayor of Tbilisi.
Georgian opposition leader Gigi Ugulava sentenced to 3 years for embezzlement
The Supreme Court sentenced Ugulava, general director of the European Georgia Party, for embezzling ₾48 million while he was mayor of Tbilisi.
Minibus drivers strike in Daghestan
One hundred and sixty drivers are currently on strike.
Minibus drivers strike in Daghestan
One hundred and sixty drivers are currently on strike.
Armenia Referendum on Constitutional Court scheduled for 5 April
Depending on the referendum’s result, seven of nine Constitutional Court judges may be forced out.
Armenia Referendum on Constitutional Court scheduled for 5 April
Depending on the referendum’s result, seven of nine Constitutional Court judges may be forced out.
9/02/2020
Candidate’s lawyer dies during Azerbaijan vote count after ‘disputing result’
An investigation is ongoing into the death of Subhan Hajiyev, who died during vote counting in northwestern Azerbaijan.
Candidate’s lawyer dies during Azerbaijan vote count after ‘disputing result’
An investigation is ongoing into the death of Subhan Hajiyev, who died during vote counting in northwestern Azerbaijan.
Preliminary results show almost no change in Azerbaijan parliament
Journalists and local observers published footage of dozens of violations during the poll and many reported being attacked.
Preliminary results show almost no change in Azerbaijan parliament
Journalists and local observers published footage of dozens of violations during the poll and many reported being attacked.
Journalists and observers ‘attacked’ in Azerbaijani parliament elections
There have been widespread reports of other serious violations including ballot-box stuffing and carousel voting.
Journalists and observers ‘attacked’ in Azerbaijani parliament elections
There have been widespread reports of other serious violations including ballot-box stuffing and carousel voting.
7/02/2020
Local observers issue damning report on Azerbaijan election campaign
Azerbaijani’s are due to go to the polls on Sunday for first snap parliamentary elections in the country’s post-independence history.
Local observers issue damning report on Azerbaijan election campaign
Azerbaijani’s are due to go to the polls on Sunday for first snap parliamentary elections in the country’s post-independence history.
Georgian opposition parties boycott parliament
MPs from all opposition parties have begun a boycott of parliament over the government’s U-turn on proportional elections.
Georgian opposition parties boycott parliament
MPs from all opposition parties have begun a boycott of parliament over the government’s U-turn on proportional elections.
Balkar Council of Elders congress disrupted in Kabardino-Balkaria
Several dozen people broke into the event and took control of the podium and microphone.
Balkar Council of Elders congress disrupted in Kabardino-Balkaria
Several dozen people broke into the event and took control of the podium and microphone.