Panama Papers Fallout in Armenia
A high-profile government figure has stepped down over offshore scandal and others may follow him.
A high-profile government figure has stepped down over offshore scandal and others may follow him.
Citizens say they are falling victim to a skewed judicial system.
Fears that a valuable revenue source could be siphoned off all too easily.
European legislators demanded release of political prisoners, and a probe into allegations of high-level corruption.
Recent detention of senior figures looks good but may not herald a more comprehensive drive to root out corrupt officials.
Borrowers typically have to sign over their homes as security for high-interest loans.
Organised crime has had a symbiotic relationship with the political world for years.
Prosecuting Serik Ahmetov will help president show he’s serious about corruption, even though the problem is systemic.
Reforms mean Anti-Corruption Council will include opposition and NGO representatives for the first time, but will still be led by the prime minister.
Incumbent Mahinda Rajapaksa expected an easy win, but instead he was ousted by a candidate pledging to govern as “a servant, not an authoritarian”.