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12/12/2019

Georgian opposition lawmaker suspended from parliament

Parliament voted to suspend Nika Melia after he was convicted in a 7-year abuse of power investigation.

Georgian opposition lawmaker suspended from parliament

Parliament voted to suspend Nika Melia after he was convicted in a 7-year abuse of power investigation.

11/12/2019

Parents of 14-year-old rape victim ‘tortured into testifying’ in Daghestan

A couple in Khasavyurt District have accused police of torturing them into incriminating an innocent man for the rape of their 14-year-old daughter.

Parents of 14-year-old rape victim ‘tortured into testifying’ in Daghestan

A couple in Khasavyurt District have accused police of torturing them into incriminating an innocent man for the rape of their 14-year-old daughter.

Armenian Constitutional Court judges offered early retirement

Parliament passed a bill that would give pensions equivalent to their current salaries to members who voluntarily stand down.

Armenian Constitutional Court judges offered early retirement

Parliament passed a bill that would give pensions equivalent to their current salaries to members who voluntarily stand down.

Georgian shepherd shot and wounded by Azerbaijani border guards 

The Azerbaijani Border Service said that border guards fired shots in order to defend themselves from shepherd’s dogs.

Georgian shepherd shot and wounded by Azerbaijani border guards 

The Azerbaijani Border Service said that border guards fired shots in order to defend themselves from shepherd’s dogs.

‘Anti-UNM’ tents set up outside Georgian parliament

Anti-opposition activists were embroiled in a fistfight with anti-government protesters after setting up the tents.

‘Anti-UNM’ tents set up outside Georgian parliament

Anti-opposition activists were embroiled in a fistfight with anti-government protesters after setting up the tents.

9/12/2019

‘Multi-member constituencies’ proposed as Georgian Dream– opposition talks restart

As street protests continue in Georgia, the ruling Georgian Dream party and the opposition said they were ‘considering’ the new proposals. 

‘Multi-member constituencies’ proposed as Georgian Dream– opposition talks restart

As street protests continue in Georgia, the ruling Georgian Dream party and the opposition said they were ‘considering’ the new proposals. 

6/12/2019

Armenian Deputy Education Minister charged in corruption case

Gevorg Loretsyan has been arrested along with his driver for allegedly granting government contracts for sportswear in exchange for a bribe.

Armenian Deputy Education Minister charged in corruption case

Gevorg Loretsyan has been arrested along with his driver for allegedly granting government contracts for sportswear in exchange for a bribe.

Journalists from Adjara’s public broadcaster protest ‘interference’ from new director

Journalists claimed their editorial independence is under threat.

Journalists from Adjara’s public broadcaster protest ‘interference’ from new director

Journalists claimed their editorial independence is under threat.

5/12/2019

Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan indicted for corruption

Sargsyan is accused of embezzling around ֏490 million ($1 million) as part of a programme of state fuel subsidies to farmers in 2013. 

Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan indicted for corruption

Sargsyan is accused of embezzling around ֏490 million ($1 million) as part of a programme of state fuel subsidies to farmers in 2013. 

Two former Ingush officials sentenced to five years for misspending budget funds

The money originally allocated for state employees salaries and housing.

Two former Ingush officials sentenced to five years for misspending budget funds

The money originally allocated for state employees salaries and housing.