Georgia’s Rights Committee supports bill against ‘insulting religious feelings’
The bill before the human rights committee was authored by conservative groups.
Azerbaijani court rejects appeal by abducted journalist Afgan Mukhtarli
The day before the hearing, one of his lawyer's had his license suspended for ‘politicising the case’.
Georgia’s Agara sugar factory to be reopened after workers march
Workers had marched 110 kilometres from Agara to Tbilisi, in protest at the factory’s closure.
Azerbaijani ruling elite linked to secret Malta investments
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s children reportedly used a network of offshore companies as cover for multimillion-dollar investments.
Protest leader demands new elections in Armenia
Nikol Pashinyan called for a transitional ‘people’s prime minister’ following PM Serzh Sargsyan’s resignation until new elections can be held.
Council of Europe MPs suspected of ‘corruptive’ activities for Azerbaijan
An internal inquiry by the Council accused several MPs of engaging in paid lobbying while others were strongly suspected of corruption.
Batumi Muslims reject ‘discriminatory’ deal for stalled mosque construction
Mayor Lasha Komakhidze said if the group handed over land for the mosque to a state sponsored group, a permit would be granted.
Nine killed in Daghestan counter-terror operation
The operation took place in the southern city of Derbent.
Serzh Sargsyan resigns as Prime Minister of Armenia after 11 days of protests
His resignation comes less than a week after he was appointed.
Protest leaders arrested in Armenia as PM walks out of talks
Tens of thousands continue to march the streets calling for PM Serzh Sargsyan’s resignation.