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Azerbaijani politician enters third week of hunger strike, over 10kg lost as health deteriorates
Tofiq Yagublu started the hunger strike in response to what he called a politically motivated and unjust court ruling that sentenced him to nine years in prison on fraud and document forgery charges.
Russia removes Taliban from terrorist list, acknowledging it as legitimate leadership of Afghanistan
Russia has formally removed the Taliban from its list of designated terrorist organisations, officially recognising it as the legitimate government of Afghanistan on April 17.
Azerbaijan and China expand economic ties ahead of presidential visit
China has solidified its position as Azerbaijan’s largest trading partner in the South Caucasus.
China spikes Gazprom gas export plan in Central Asia
Russian energy company keeps gushing red ink.
Tajik opposition files international lawsuit accusing government of crimes against humanity
Court decision likely years in making.
Azerbaijan's central bank halts disclosure of FX auction results
Decision reduces transparency around FX operations that were previously disclosed every Tuesday and Thursday.
New study reveals extent of Russian disinformation targeting Emerging Europe
'Pravda network' targeting regions of geopolitical interest for the Kremlin with negative impact on democracy and regional stability.
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Masked Moscow police accused of beating, humiliating dozens of Kyrgyz nationals in bathhouse raid
“We just don’t like you,” one officer reportedly said when asked about the violence used. “Outright fascism,” protest activists.
China trying to expand role as arms supplier to Central Asia
Uzbekistan reportedly considering purchase of Chinese fighters.
Georgian Dream Parliament Speaker denounces UK grant programme for local election watchdogs
Shalva Papuashvili, Speaker of the Georgian Dream majority Parliament, has condemned a new UK grant programme which offers funding to Georgian NGOs working to safeguard democracy in the Caucasus country.
Georgian ruling party moves to ban all opposition
The ruling Georgian Dream party seeks to ban opposition parties based on the impending conclusions of a temporary parliamentary commission the party set up to investigate alleged “crimes” of the previous government.
Taliban seek $100mn from World Bank to restart work on CASA-1000 electricity transmission project
Ambition to interconnect Central Asian and South Asian power grids held up by incomplete work in Afghanistan.
Poverty rate at risk of rising in Kyrgyzstan, despite economic growth – UN agency
Many Kyrgyz citizens are vulnerable to growing food insecurity.
Tehran-Baku ties in focus as Iranian presidential envoy visits ahead of high-level state visit
Iranian official Mehdi Sanaei has held talks with Azerbaijan's top leadership, including President Ilham Aliyev in Baku, ahead of a visit by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in April, IntelliNews has learned.
Critical response to Zourabichvili’s 'platform of resistance' signals rifts within Georgia's pro-Western opposition
Georgia's fifth president announced the creation of a “platform of resistance” during a mass demonstration in Tbilisi, but some pro-Western opposition politicians declined to participate.
S&P hands Kyrgyzstan ‘B+/B’ sovereign rating as country prepares for debut eurobond
Economy boosted by rerouting of supply corridors to Russia. Balance of payments position remains vulnerable.
Demolition scandal in Baku as construction firm flattens home with residents still inside
Eyewitnesses allege that heavy machinery struck a residential building despite an active court order prohibiting such action near the property.
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Trump cut strips US funding from Uzbekistan’s battle against forced cotton labour
Such backing for overseas labour and environmental programmes puts “America last”, says secretary of labour.
US Senate committee passes MEGOBARI Act to sanction Georgian government officials
The bill reaffirms support for pro-EU protesters in Georgia and mandates sanctions on members of the governing Georgian Dream party.
Kyrgyzstan: Seeking Elon Musk-like figures to lead the government
Parliament ready to lower qualifications for top government posts.