Giorgi Lomsadze
Friday, June 26, 2015 - 06:05
But there is little doubt in the minds of Russia’s political elite that the crisis in Armenia, often dubbed Electro-Maidan in Russian, is yet another uprising is in the making and the US is behind it.
Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 05:54
As the tense standoff between protesters and police in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, continues, Moscow is keeping a cautious eye on events. Armenia is Russia’s only sure ally in the South Caucasus, and the Kremlin wants to be sure of its friend.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 - 06:20
The US embassy in Yerevan expressed concern over reports of violence and police attacks against journalists, and called for an investigation.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 - 06:16
A precarious situation was developing in the nearby Pankisi Gorge, with the arrest of a suspected recruiter for ISIS rebels in Syria.
Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 06:16
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev ran through the streets of Baku with an Olympic torch. But its intended symbolism was much broader – Azerbaijan, once again, is playing the big time, and international criticism should be checked at the door.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 - 06:52
Many in Georgia heaved a collective sigh of relief after pro-LGBT rights rallies went without clashes on May 17, the International Day against Homophobia.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - 06:47
Azerbaijan’s most prominent investigative reporter, Khadija Ismayilova remains in extended pre-trial detention, awaiting her day in court to face a variety of criminal charges. Meanwhile, Ismayilova’s fellow reporters at the Azeri service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty are experiencing a rising level of harassment.
Thursday, December 18, 2014 - 05:19
The detention of the head of a non-governmental organization promoting transparent government in Georgia has raised suspicions over the authorities' motivation.
Monday, December 8, 2014 - 06:34
Prison is increasingly the place to find the most prominent of Azerbaijan’s journalists, activists and freethinkers. The last public glimpse of investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova came on December 5, when a police-car carried her off to prison as she waved to friends and supporters, who ran alongside chanting “Khadija!”
Tuesday, October 7, 2014 - 06:22
In a move that many Georgians believe bodes ill for their remaining links with breakaway Abkhazia, the region’s new de-facto leader, Raul Khajimba, has stated he wants to eliminate all crossing points but one into Georgian-controlled territory.