Karapetyan, one of Armenia’s richest men, was arrested in June after challenging the government over their attacks on the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Six major opposition leaders have already been sentenced to months-long sentences. So who remains free?
OC Media invited analysts and contributors to share their thoughts on the Armenia–Azerbaijan meeting in Washington.
While the meeting fell short of seeing Armenia and Azerbaijan sign an official peace deal, it represented a significant step forward.
Insulting Georgian Dream officials, even just via a comment on Facebook, can now result in fines of up to ₾4,000 ($1,500) or up to 45 days in jail.
While a common front against Iran may be what the US and Israel are seeking from a trilateral alliance, Baku is unlikely to openly confront Tehran.
Members of Ramzan Kadyrov’s family, both immediate and distant, have extended their reach into almost every corner of Chechnya’s corridors of power.
