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Georgia’s ruling party targets NGOs and media with new legislation
New laws are aimed at censoring domestic media and limiting foreign influence in Georgian civil society organisations.
New Aga Khan takes helm of Ismaili Shi'ite Muslims
Prince Rahim al-Hussaini has been named the new Aga Khan, becoming spiritual leader of 15mn Ismaili Muslims following the death of his father in Lisbon aged 88.
Azerbaijan releases Russian 'golden judge' despite Moscow’s extradition request
Azerbaijan typically complies with such extradition requests, but relations with Russia have deteriorated recently.
Kyrgyzstan resists Russian pressure to give sanctions-busting firms lenient treatment
Kyrgyz bank is latest entity to join US sanctions list.
Georgian Dream parliament annuls mandates of 49 opposition MPs
Opposition parties declared the October 2024 general election fraudulent and refused to take their seats in parliament.
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Ismaili, passes away at 88
Billionaire philanthropist invested his fortune in lifting up communities around the world, particularly the Pamiri peoples of Tajikistan.
Azerbaijan claims possession of Russian missile fragment extracted from doomed AZAL Flight 8243
Cautiously worded Kazakh government report on tragedy, meanwhile, stops short of identifying “foreign metal objects”.
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Inmates shot dead as Tajik prison guards battle “Islamic State” escape attempt
Prisoners launch attack wielding shanks and hand-made knives. Tajikistan again in spotlight as terrorist recruiting ground.
Azerbaijan launches border security operation amid rising tensions with Russia
The timing of Azerbaijan's large-scale Border Shield operation raises geopolitical questions.
Opposition leaders arrested at pro-EU protest in Tbilisi
A protest intended to block a key traffic artery in Tbilisi was met with heavy police repression and violent arrests.