Yerevan’s Turbulent Power Struggle: Mayor Avinian Faces Backlash Over Violent District Chief as Coalition Tensions Rise

Yerevan, Armenia — Tensions within the Yerevan municipal government are rising as Mayor Tigran Avinian faces increasing pressure to address the controversies surrounding the district chief of Nor Nork, Tigran Ter-Margarian. Despite public outcry following Ter-Margarian’s involvement in a violent incident, Avinian has indicated no intention to dismiss him. The mayor is cautious not to jeopardize his precarious majority on the municipal council, which was secured through a coalition with the Hanrapetutyun (Republic) party after …

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Violence Erupts Near Political Headquarters in Georgia as Strong Georgia Coalition Leaders Attacked

TBILISI, Georgia — Saba Buadze, a prominent figure in the Strong Georgia coalition, reported a violent encounter involving himself and Ramaz Mandaria, another coalition leader, near their party headquarters. The alleged assault occurred shortly after a meeting at the headquarters located on Vazha-Pshavela Avenue, sparking concerns about political violence and law enforcement impartiality in the region. Buadze, who took to social media to detail the incident, claimed that he and Mandaria were verbally and physically …

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Detainee Released in Coalition Era Charged in Perth Assault: Opposition Points Finger at Labor

Perth, Australia – A former immigration detainee, Seyed Younes Tahami has been charged in connection with the alleged assault of Perth woman, Ninette Simons. Tahami, along with two others, was involved in a violent home invasion that left Simons severely injured. The incident has sparked a fierce political debate over community safety following the release of over 150 asylum seekers from immigration detention. Tahami, who was released into the community during the Coalition’s tenure in …

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