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Baku authorities ‘systematically ban’ protests following January rally

25 February 2019 by Kamran Mahmudov

Protest on 19 January, Baku. (Meydan TV)

The Baku City Executive Power has refused to authorise protest applications since thousands took to the streets on 19 January calling for the release of ‘political prisoners’. [Read more…]

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Voice | ‘Our families are as holy as yours’ — stories of acceptance

Despite widespread homophobic attitudes throughout the Caucasus, there are some queer people who find acceptance for who they are.

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Opinion | Queer rights are being weaponised by Armenia’s counter-revolutionaries

Anna Zhamakochyan

In a last-ditch attempt to regain support, Armenia’s corrupt former ruling class have joined with an odious crew of far-right and homophobic forces.

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Interview | Gevorg Gorgisyan: ‘We will prevent the authorities from turning away from the values of the revolution’

Samson Martirosyan

The Bright Armenia Party’s parliamentary faction secretary Gevorg Gorgisyan says their mission has been and remains to keep the ruling party in check.