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Azerbaijani police lock down village after environmental protests

Entry and exit to the village of Soyudlu has been blocked since Wednesday, where protesters were violently dispersed and detained. 

Azerbaijani police lock down village after environmental protests

Entry and exit to the village of Soyudlu has been blocked since Wednesday, where protesters were violently dispersed and detained. 

Armenian police officer faces prosecution after beating minor

A previous criminal case against the officer was dropped, allegedly on the basis that he had shown remorse.

Armenian police officer faces prosecution after beating minor

A previous criminal case against the officer was dropped, allegedly on the basis that he had shown remorse.

Azerbaijani protesters blocking road reportedly shot with rubber bullets

Police reportedly used force to disperse people blocking a road in central Azerbaijan, in protest against long-running water shortages in the region.

Azerbaijani protesters blocking road reportedly shot with rubber bullets

Police reportedly used force to disperse people blocking a road in central Azerbaijan, in protest against long-running water shortages in the region.

Protesters in Daghestan beaten by police

Protesters were calling for ‘justice’ following the murder of a 19-year-old man on 10 November.

Protesters in Daghestan beaten by police

Protesters were calling for ‘justice’ following the murder of a 19-year-old man on 10 November.

Police violently disperse Azerbaijan election protest

A spontaneous protest started by a single candidate was violently dispersed by police, with protesters and journalists injured. 

Police violently disperse Azerbaijan election protest

A spontaneous protest started by a single candidate was violently dispersed by police, with protesters and journalists injured. 

Georgian police official pleads guilty to beating and killing 24-year-old

Zurab Popkhadze was accused of killing 24-year-old Murad Tsurtsumia.

Georgian police official pleads guilty to beating and killing 24-year-old

Zurab Popkhadze was accused of killing 24-year-old Murad Tsurtsumia.

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.

Anti–domestic violence march goes ahead in Baku despite attempts by police to disperse it

Despite police violence, protesters were able to regroup and continue the protest.

Anti–domestic violence march goes ahead in Baku despite attempts by police to disperse it

Despite police violence, protesters were able to regroup and continue the protest.

Majority of Georgians say ‘excessive force used’ during 20 June protest, poll finds

Georgians are largely (57%) undecided which party they would support if there were elections tomorrow

Majority of Georgians say ‘excessive force used’ during 20 June protest, poll finds

Georgians are largely (57%) undecided which party they would support if there were elections tomorrow