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Pashinyan Targets Remnants of Old Regime as Election Showdown Looms

Pashinyan Targets Remnants of Old Regime as Election Showdown Looms

For over a week now, the Armenian public has been subjected to another unedifying spectacle between the country’s political and spiritual leadership. Tirades posted on social media by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan targeting Armenian Catholicos Karekin II, who he accuses of fathering at least one child despite an oath of celibacy, have been incendiary. The allegation is not new. Armenian media even named an alleged daughter back in 2013. However, Pashinyan’s wife, Anna Hakobyan, further ratcheted up tensions by referring to some members of the clergy as paedophiles while not presenting any evidence.
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Transparency International condemns censorship of TV channels and intimidation of critical media in Georgia

Transparency International condemns censorship of TV channels and intimidation of critical media in Georgia

Transparency International has denounced censorship conducted by the ruling party of Georgia including attempts to intimidate critical media and suppress independent journalism in Georgia and called  for international support to defend Georgian democracy and media freedom. In a statement released on 4th June, Transparency International said independent media in Georgia must be able to ask critical questions and demand answers from the government and noted that the legal intimidation of critical broadcasters is in direct contradiction to both the Georgian Constitution and the country’s international obligations.

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Georgian politics in turmoil

Georgian politics in turmoil

Opposition leaders appear adamant in rejecting the result of Saturday's election. International and domestic observers have reported a rather mixed set of observations. International observers highlighted that it was a free election with shortcomings, but local observers are more critical of the process.
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Georgia Votes

Georgia Votes

Georgian Dream has claimed victory in today's elections and exit polls indicate it will emerge as the largest party. But it is not clear if it will be able to govern on its own
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Belarus: EU prepares sanctions as situation deteriorates

Belarus: EU prepares sanctions as situation deteriorates

A statement by EU Foreign Policy chief, Josep Borrell, called on the authorities to stop political persecution and engage in an inclusive national dialogue, in full respect of the Belarusian people’s democratic and fundamental rights.