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20/11/2019

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.

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.

19/11/2019

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.

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. 

Adoption crime ring uncovered in Armenia

Women were allegedly coerced into carrying pregnancies to term to provide children for the scheme. 

18/11/2019

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.

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.

17/11/2019

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.

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.

15/11/2019

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. 

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. 

14/11/2019

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.

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’.

Former Deputy Chief of Staff of Armenia’s Parliament released from detention

Arsen Babayan has been charged with fraud and ‘colluding to usurp power’.

13/11/2019

Azerbaijani authorities thwart protest by opposition Musavat Party 

Several senior party members including party leader Arif Hajili were detained before the protest was due to take place.

Azerbaijani authorities thwart protest by opposition Musavat Party 

Several senior party members including party leader Arif Hajili were detained before the protest was due to take place.

Daghestani residents storm Gazprom office

They attempted to break down the office door with a wooden bench.

Daghestani residents storm Gazprom office

They attempted to break down the office door with a wooden bench.