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Gedmin on Azerbaijan, Free Media and RFE/RL in IHT

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Online and on air, RFE/RL's Armenian Service has been a consistent and dependable provider of independent information in Armenia for over 50 years. Today, it is trusted source within Armenia, with its stories -- both broadcast and online -- regularly cited and reprinted by the country's media.

 
 
 
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War, Peace, And Football Diplomacy

2008 was a year of war, increasing diplomatic activity, and a resurgent Russia in the restive South Caucasus. Two of the regions' "frozen conflicts" heated up and one showed signs of thawing as the uneasy post-Soviet status quo came unraveled. More
 
 

PACE Threatens Sanction Over 'Political Prisoners'

A key panel of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has called for sanctions on Armenia because of the continuing imprisonment of dozens of opposition members whom it for the first time described as "political prisoners." More
 
 

Seven Armenian Oppositionists On Trial

After violent clashes in March, seven prominent opposition figures are on trial in Yerevan on charges of seeking to overthrow the government. But for many in Armenia, the charges are regarded as highly unsubstantiated. More
 
 
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Facts & Stats
Map of Armenia

Population
3.2 million (2007 figure)

Ethnic Groups:
Armenian 97%
Other: Russian, Kurdish

Religions:
Armenian Apostolic 94%
Other Christian 4%
Yezidi 1%

Languages:
Armenian 98%
Yezidi 1%
Russian 1%