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Azerbaijan’s new morality police

New police units fighting against ‘immoral actions’ in Baku will affect not only sex-workers but may also be used as a tool to pressure civil society.

Azerbaijan’s new morality police

By Sabina Abubakirova

New police units fighting against ‘immoral actions’ in Baku will affect not only sex-workers but may also be used as a tool to pressure civil society.

Opinion | Cosmetic touch-ups won’t break Azerbaijan’s cycle of crisis

The Azerbaijani government must address the underlying issues instead of buying time with nonsolutions.

Opinion | Cosmetic touch-ups won’t break Azerbaijan’s cycle of crisis

By Arzu Geybulla

The Azerbaijani government must address the underlying issues instead of buying time with nonsolutions.

Azerbaijan’s paralysed civil society

As the government continues to interfere with the activities of NGOs, the sector has become paralysed.

Azerbaijan’s paralysed civil society

By Kamran Mahmudov

As the government continues to interfere with the activities of NGOs, the sector has become paralysed.

Georgian Justice Minister: election watchdogs ‘caught lying’ over voter fraud allegations

The three leading transparency groups have refused to name the whistleblower they said informed them of the scheme

Georgian Justice Minister: election watchdogs ‘caught lying’ over voter fraud allegations

The three leading transparency groups have refused to name the whistleblower they said informed them of the scheme

Opinion | The EU Parliament makes it clear — no deal for Azerbaijan unless it improves its rights record

The Commission should now follow through with a clear message — Azerbaijan’s crackdown on dissent must end and political prisoners freed.

Opinion | The EU Parliament makes it clear — no deal for Azerbaijan unless it improves its rights record

By Philippe Dam

The Commission should now follow through with a clear message — Azerbaijan’s crackdown on dissent must end and political prisoners freed.

Georgian actor sentenced to 8 years on drug charges

Giorgi ‘Bakhala’ Giorganashvili maintains his innocence, claiming police planted drugs on him.

Georgian actor sentenced to 8 years on drug charges

Giorgi ‘Bakhala’ Giorganashvili maintains his innocence, claiming police planted drugs on him.