Action against mitigating the law "On Occupied Territories" held in Georgia February 11, 2013 14:00 Today, Tbilisi hosted a protest demanding not to soften the law "On Occupied Territories", which treats South Ossetia and Abkhazia as such.
Georgian President claims MPs being pressed to adopt constitutional amendments February 09, 2013 22:00 On February 8, in Tbilisi, Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili made an appeal from his residence, claiming MPs being pressured to adopt constitutional amendment.
In Georgia, monument to Stalin desecrated February 09, 2013 20:00 At night on February 8, in the village of Dideba near Tbilisi, unidentified persons painted the monument to Stalin in pink. In Georgia, since the beginning of the year, this is the third similar incident with regard of monuments to Stalin.
"Rospotrebnadzor" accuses Georgia of disrupting agreements for wine and mineral water deliveries February 09, 2013 19:00 Deliveries of wine and mineral water from Georgia to Russia are disrupted because of the Georgian side's failure to fulfil the agreements on provision of documents.
ECtHR starts considering complaint of Azerbaijani oppositionist about passport non-issuance February 09, 2013 18:00 On February 7, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) adopted to the consideration the complaint filed by Ali Kerimli, the leader of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), about the failure of the authorities of the country to issue a passport to him. Because of its lack, Ali Kerimli cannot leave the country for about 7 years.
Former head of Georgian MIA's press service detained in Adzharia February 09, 2013 17:00 Tonight, Georgian law enforcement agents detained Guram Donadze, the former head of the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA). He is accused of abuse of power to conceal facts during the investigation into the murder of Dota Robakidze in 2004.
Armenian capital hosts protest action against falsifications at presidential election February 09, 2013 16:00 On February 8, Yerevan hosted a march under the slogan "Down with regime and fabricated election!", at the end of which the marchers collected signatures demanding to expel international observers from the country.
MIA: 54 persons detained at unsanctioned rally in Stavropol February 09, 2013 15:00 In Stavropol, during and after the rally of nationalists, 54 persons were detained by policemen.
Yakub Khashagulgov detained in Ingushetia February 09, 2013 14:00 During searches in Ingushetia, Yakub Khashagulgov was detained. A relative of the detainee appealed for help to the authorities and human rights defenders.
Armenian NSS mentions names of suspects of attempt on Paruir Airikyan February 08, 2013 23:30 The National Security Service (NSS) of Armenia has mentioned names of the persons detained in the case of the attempt on Paruir Airikyan, a presidential candidate, Chairman of the association "National Self-Determination".
Presidential candidate Aram Airutyunyan claims self-disqualification February 08, 2013 23:00 Aram Airutyunyan, an Armenian presidential candidate, the leader of the "National Accord" Party, has presented to the Central Election Commission (CEC) an application for self-disqualification. This was reported by the press service of the CEC.
Dmitry Kozak: no violations of migrants' rights fixed at Sochi construction sites February 08, 2013 22:30 Representatives of the Russian government and the administration of Sochi believe that violations of the rights of migrant workers that were reported by the human rights organization "Human Rights Watch" (HRW) do not take place at the construction sites of Olympic facilities.
Annual report of Georgian President postponed because of protest action February 08, 2013 22:00 Participants of the protest action of former political prisoners and their supporters, who demanded the resignation of Mikhail Saakashvili, did not allow the MPs from the President's entourage to enter the building of the National Library, where the Georgian leader was to deliver the report.
Protesters in Makhachkala claim Muslims being persecuted by law enforcement bodies February 08, 2013 21:00 In Makhachkala, participants of the rally claimed arbitrariness of the law enforcement bodies. They adopted a resolution with indication of their claims and intend to send it to the local and federal authorities.
Dagestani resident reports on his kidnapping and torture February 08, 2013 20:00 Alibek Mirzekhanov, a resident of the city of Derbent, claimed that he was kidnapped, tortured and beaten by law enforcement agents. The young man has recorded a video message and addressed it to the Mayor of Derbent, Chief of the GUVD (City Interior Division), the new leader of Dagestan, and the Russian President.
In Azerbaijan, Court of Appeal leaves Ilgar Mamedov and Tofiq Yagublu in custody February 08, 2013 19:00 The Baku Court of Appeal dismissed the appeals against the arrests of Ilgar Mamedov, the leader of the civil movement "Republic Alternative", and Tofiq Yagublu, Deputy Chairman of the "Musavat" Party, accused of organizing riots in the city of Ismailly.
Advocates and relatives of persons convicted for attempted terror act in Rostov to appeal against verdict February 08, 2013 18:00 Verdict to three residents of Rostov-on-Don, accused of the attempted terror act in 2010, is unreasonable and unfair. This was stated by relatives and advocates of the convicted persons. They intend to appeal against the court's decision.
Missing Krasnoarmeisk resident found in Kirov ROVD of Makhachkala February 08, 2013 17:00 In Dagestan, a disappeared resident of the village of Krasnoarmeisk was found in the Kirov ROVD (District Interior Division) of Makhachkala. He is suspected of aiding and abetting a member of illegal armed formations (IAFs).
Former Defence Minister Irakli Okruashvili cleared of all charges February 08, 2013 16:00 Irakli Okruashvili, the former Defence Minister of Georgia, has been cleared of last charge relating to professional negligence. On February 7, Judge Zviad Esebua granted the appropriate prosecutors' motion.
In Armenia, figurant in case of explosion of balloons sentenced to conditional imprisonment February 08, 2013 15:00 In Armenia, Serop Bozoyan, who was sentenced to one year of imprisonment in the case of the explosion of balloons at Republic's Square, was sentenced to conditional imprisonment.