Explainers

In Azerbaijan, the court once again kept human rights activist Anar Mammadli behind bars

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 15, 2024

The criminal cases have been initiated against approximately 20 activists and journalists over the past six months

Gubad Ibadoghlu halts activities of his party

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 15, 2024

Under the law on "Political Parties," parties cannot operate without official registration

"Georgian nightmare". EU delegates on the 'foreign agents' bill

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 15, 2024

"A Georgian nightmare," characterized the current situation in Georgia by the Chairman of the Lithuanian Seimas Committee on Foreign Affairs, Žygimantas Pavilionis

"Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia need a common vision to avoid being used against each other." A perspective from Baku

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

May 15, 2024

"Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia need to develop a common vision to prevent them from being used against each other"

Clerical uprising or political interference in the country: what is happening in Yerevan? Opinions

Armenia

May 15, 2024

The fact that a high-ranking clergyman is intervening in the country's political life is actively discussed by politicians and analysts.

"If the 'foreign agents' bill remains in its current form, there will be sanctions," - US Assistant Secretary of State

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 15, 2024

James O'Brien discussed the "foreign agents" law, its non-compliance with EU standards, and potential sanctions

Medical insurance required for trips to Georgia starting from June 1st

Armenia-Georgia

May 15, 2024

Armenian media warn those wishing to go on vacation to the sea in Georgia that failing to have insurance could result in a fine of 300 lari [$111]

Opponents of 'foreign agents bill' detained near Parliament amid heavy police presence

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 14, 2024

The police started breaking up the rally without any prior warning

Freedom House condemns repression of peaceful demonstrators in Georgia

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 14, 2024

“We urge immediate and coordinated action from the United States, the European Union, and United Kingdom to curb the growing repression against the Georgian people"

Georgian Parliament approved the "foreign agents bill" in the third and final reading

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 14, 2024

The scandalous "Russian law" was adopted with 84 votes in favor and 30 against

The former Abkhazian Foreign Minister will now work in Russia, though his exact role remains unclear

Abkhazia

May 14, 2024

Inal Ardzinba, who was dismissed by presidential decree in early May, is now in Moscow and has stated that he will be involved in 'implementing progressive projects' there, purportedly for the benefit of Abkhazia

Georgia's Ombudsman on persecutions of protesters against the 'foreign agents' bill

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 14, 2024

Levan Ioseliani stated that the attacks on protest participants show signs of persecution based on political views and beliefs

Georgia's PM on the 'foreign agents' bill, sanctions, and the 'global party of war'

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 14, 2024

"The "global party of war" has decisive, so to speak, critical influence on official structures both in the United States of America and in the European Union"

Azerbaijan. Relatives of Toplum TV case detainees worry about their health

Azerbaijan

May 14, 2024

The UN Committee Against Torture expressed concern over reports that human rights defenders and journalists in Azerbaijan continue to face physical and judicial pressure, and in some cases, torture and cruel treatment

The opposition movement 'undermines the sovereignty of the country' - Armenian foreign minister

Armenia

May 13, 2024

The "Tavush for the Sake of the Homeland" movement has announced its further plans. What is happening on the streets of Yerevan, what opposition diplomats are proposing, and the Foreign Minister's reaction to their proposal.

"The actions and words, the violence against society—it's all very Russian," Georgia's president to the country's authorities

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 13, 2024

Zourabichvili announced her intention to veto the law without introducing any amendments

Electronic prescriptions in Armenia: How the 'anti-self-medication project' is being implemented

Armenia

May 13, 2024

The initial stage of implementing the program has caused dissatisfaction among both the country's residents and doctors and pharmacy staff, although overall, everyone supports the idea itself

The prime minister of Georgia threatened participants of the protests on May 12-13

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 12, 2024

Irakli Kobakhidze stated at a special briefing that the threat of sanctions from the US and the EU would not deter the government from passing the "Transparency of Foreign Influence" law

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