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1 – 7 of 7Tensions between opposing political forces rose last month when the government triggered impeachment proceedings against the president. Although this failed, strains between the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283153
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Former President Serzh Sargsyan (no relation) resigned as prime minister on April 23, five days after being appointed by parliament. His surprise decision followed days of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB233407
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Nineteen opposition parties rejected the results of the October 31 parliamentary polls and called nationwide protests to press for a fresh election. They include six parties…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258369
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The authorities went ahead with the arrest of Nika Melia, leader of the opposition United National Movement (UNM), on February 23 even after the prime minister resigned in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB260118
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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took a calculated risk by stepping down from the post in October. Parliament is still dominated by the formerly governing Republican Party, which…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB239607
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Claims of irregularities tarnished the second-round election won on November 28 by Salome Zurabishvili, backed by the ruling Georgian Dream-Democratic Georgia (GDDG) party. Ahead…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB240300
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Armenia is undergoing a complete change of governance model and President Serzh Sargsyan is stepping down voluntarily, a rare event in the former Soviet Union. His replacement is…