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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 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.

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.

Protest in Baku against ‘Iran–Armenia military production’

About 40 people gathered in front of the Iranian Embassy to protest ‘military cooperation’ between the two countries and the arrest of an Azerbaijani Iranian activist. 

Protest in Baku against ‘Iran–Armenia military production’

About 40 people gathered in front of the Iranian Embassy to protest ‘military cooperation’ between the two countries and the arrest of an Azerbaijani Iranian activist. 

Georgia switches to proportional electoral system bowing to protesters’ demands

Ivanishvili made the announcement after a closed-door meeting with party officials.

Georgia switches to proportional electoral system bowing to protesters’ demands

Ivanishvili made the announcement after a closed-door meeting with party officials.

Pashinyan instigates protests outside Armenian courts calling for transitional justice

Pashinyan later called for an end to the blockade of the courts, which he called for after former president Robert Kocharyan was released on bail.

Pashinyan instigates protests outside Armenian courts calling for transitional justice

Pashinyan later called for an end to the blockade of the courts, which he called for after former president Robert Kocharyan was released on bail.

When Armenian students go to battle

During Armenia’s Velvet Revolution, students led from the front committing acts of civil disobedience.

When Armenian students go to battle

By Armine Avetisyan

During Armenia’s Velvet Revolution, students led from the front committing acts of civil disobedience.

Pashinyan pauses protests in Armenia after ruling party suggest they will support him

The leader of Armenian protests Nikol Pashinyan has called on people to pause demonstrations, after the ruling Republican Party suggested they might support his appointment as prime minister in a vote on 8 May.

Pashinyan pauses protests in Armenia after ruling party suggest they will support him

The leader of Armenian protests Nikol Pashinyan has called on people to pause demonstrations, after the ruling Republican Party suggested they might support his appointment as prime minister in a vote on 8 May.

Mass civil disobedience in Armenia following Pashinyan’s failed PM bid

Protests gained a second wind after parliament failed to appoint protest leader Nikol Pashinyan as prime minister yesterday.

Mass civil disobedience in Armenia following Pashinyan’s failed PM bid

Protests gained a second wind after parliament failed to appoint protest leader Nikol Pashinyan as prime minister yesterday.

Republican Party blocks appointment of new Armenian prime minister

MPs from the ruling Republican Party voted against, Nikol Pashinyan, despite earlier vowing not to block his appointment.

Republican Party blocks appointment of new Armenian prime minister

MPs from the ruling Republican Party voted against, Nikol Pashinyan, despite earlier vowing not to block his appointment.