AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPrison Death Claims: ICT expert Ilgar Aliyev’s final voice recording alleges police planted drugs in his pocket, mixed a toxic substance into his tea, and threatened his family to force a confession before his death in Correctional Facility No. 13. Energy Deals: Georgia and Azerbaijan signed a new package in Baku—20-year gas and electricity supply/transit terms, revival of the Baku–Tbilisi–Supsa oil pipeline, and railway rehabilitation under Baku–Tbilisi–Kars—aimed at boosting Georgia’s Middle Corridor role. Regional Connectivity: The two sides also agreed to resume Baku–Tbilisi–Baku passenger rail services after a six-year pause, with services scheduled to restart May 26. Trade Pressure: Higher gas prices in the US are squeezing households as Hormuz-linked shipping disruptions keep fuel costs elevated. Human Rights Framing: Georgia’s leadership is using a Maersk protest and Danish police response to broaden its message on how states handle protest and assembly.
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