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European Union External Action Service has made a statement on the violence in Yerevan

31 July 2016

"We call for an immediate release of the medical staff that is being held hostage."

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South Caucasus

60 persons hospitalised, dozens arrested following police crackdown in Armenia

30 July 2016

Armenians have taken to social media this morning to express outrage at heavy handed police tactics, whilst others think that current events are a result of a much deeper malaise in Armenian politics

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South Caucasus

Police charge demonstrators in Armenia; many injured

30 July 2016

Some Armenian media sources are saying that at least thirty people were injured. Details are still coming in.

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The AK Party in Turkey: in government, and at last in power

29 July 2016

In this analysis of events in Turkey over the last days Dennis Sammut assesses the mood of a nation torn by mixed emotions, as the dust of the failed coup settles down

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The love affair between the AKP and the Kemalists will not last long

Türkiye and the Levant

The love affair between the AKP and the Kemalists will not last long

29 July 2016

In this op-ed Murad Nassibeyli discusses relations between Turkey's ruling AK Party and the secularist political forces in the aftermath of the 15 July failed coup.

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Türkiye and the Levant

The new Turkey: two weeks after the failed military coup a new political reality will define the country for decades to come

29 July 2016

Two weeks after the failed military coup a new political reality is emerging in Turkey, one that will define the country for decades to come

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South Caucasus

Armenian civil society organisations call on Parliament to reconvene

29 July 2016

Several Armenian NGOs issue statement in which they criticise the country's parliament and accuse it of "inexcusable and unacceptable negligence".

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Türkiye and the Levant

Turkey's Supreme Military Council meets for first time since failed coup

28 July 2016

Breaking with tradition the meeting was held for the first time at the prime minister's residence, the Cankaya Palace.

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South Caucasus

Chaotic scenes in Yerevan after shootings, as Erebuni siege continues

27 July 2016

As thousands protest in the Armenian capital, the Armenian government seeks to bring this crisis to a swift conclusion, even if that requires use force

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European Union External Action Service has made a statement on the violence in Yerevan

60 persons hospitalised, dozens arrested following police crackdown in Armenia

Police charge demonstrators in Armenia; many injured

The AK Party in Turkey: in government, and at last in power

The love affair between the AKP and the Kemalists will not last long

The new Turkey: two weeks after the failed military coup a new political reality will define the country for decades to come

Armenian civil society organisations call on Parliament to reconvene

Turkey's Supreme Military Council meets for first time since failed coup

Chaotic scenes in Yerevan after shootings, as Erebuni siege continues