RFE/RL Caucasus Report
29.06.2012
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about the countries of the South Caucasus and Russia's North Caucasus region.
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Aliyev Pardons Political Prisoners
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree pardoning 66 prisoners, including nine men regarded by rights activists and the opposition as political prisoners. More 
Abkhazia Slams Georgia 'Terrorism'
Abkhazia's Foreign Ministry has called on the United States, United Nations, and Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to pressure Georgia into halting what it called "terrorist activities" in a district bordering Georgia. More 
Georgian Police Seize Satellite Dishes
Georgia's opposition is accusing the government of attacking freedom of speech following police raids that have led to the seizure of some 300,000 satellite television dishes across the country. More 
Turkey, Azerbaijan Sign Pipeline Deal
Turkey and Azerbaijan have signed a deal to build a $7 billion trans-Anatolian natural-gas pipeline, a project meant to carry Azerbaijani gas supplies to European markets without passing through Russia or Iran. More 
Georgian Billionaire's Citizen Appeal Nixed
New legal changes, however, mean billionaire opposition leader Bidzina Ivanishvili can apparently still run for elected office in Georgia. More 
Teddy Bears Bring Jobs, Hope To Armenian Village
In northern Armenia, an initiative by a women's resource center has provided work for the many unemployed women in the small town of Berd. More |
