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One man shot dead and three more injured in Georgia’s Pankisi Valley

A relative of the deceased has claimed the conflict erupted over hydroelectric projects in the region.

One man shot dead and three more injured in Georgia’s Pankisi Valley

A relative of the deceased has claimed the conflict erupted over hydroelectric projects in the region.

10 Georgian anti-government protesters jailed

Two of the protesters were released, with one being fined ₾1000.

10 Georgian anti-government protesters jailed

Two of the protesters were released, with one being fined ₾1000.

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. 

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.

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.

Students go on strike to protest education reforms in Armenia

In addition to the strike, the youth wing of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation has organised a sit-in. 

Students go on strike to protest education reforms in Armenia

In addition to the strike, the youth wing of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation has organised a sit-in. 

Azerbaijani opposition cancel rally fearing ‘government provocations’

In the days running up to Saturday’s planned protest, the government reportedly used several methods to apply pressure to prevent it.

Azerbaijani opposition cancel rally fearing ‘government provocations’

In the days running up to Saturday’s planned protest, the government reportedly used several methods to apply pressure to prevent it.

Hundreds arrested including opposition leader at Azerbaijani anti-government protest

An unauthorised rally organised by opposition coalition the National Council of Democratic Forces was dispersed by police on Saturday.

Hundreds arrested including opposition leader at Azerbaijani anti-government protest

An unauthorised rally organised by opposition coalition the National Council of Democratic Forces was dispersed by police on Saturday.

Hundreds demonstrate in Baku after authorities refuse to authorise protests in city centre

Despite their picket being authorised, police attempted to disperse the crowd and dozens were arrested.

Hundreds demonstrate in Baku after authorities refuse to authorise protests in city centre

Despite their picket being authorised, police attempted to disperse the crowd and dozens were arrested.

Residents of Daghestan’s Kaspiysk protest beachfront constructions

Around 150 local residents protested against the new master plan of development for the Caspian coast city.

Residents of Daghestan’s Kaspiysk protest beachfront constructions

Around 150 local residents protested against the new master plan of development for the Caspian coast city.