Georgian PM ‘shares concern’ at top judges appointments
Some judges appointed to the High Council of Justice have faced criticism for past rulings, while one ‘wrote homophobic comments on Facebook’.
Georgian citizen dies in custody in South Ossetia
Georgian officials blamed Russia for his death, condemning his ‘illegal detention’ and calling for an immediate investigation.
Journalists barred from Yerevan Council after reporting attack on female councillors
Two opposition party councillors were attacked last week and thrown out of the council by male councillors from the ruling Republican Party.
South Ossetian journalist ‘under pressure’ from authorities
Irina Kelekhsayeva says she was asked to quit her job after reporting on a ‘disagreement’ between the South Ossetian leader and a Russian investor.
Georgian PM says media ‘untouchable’ after TV stations accuse government of pressure
Both Iberia TV and TV Pirveli have accused the government of coercion.
Parliament overrides president’s veto on controversial GPB law
Parliament voted on 21 February to adopt the original draft 83 votes to 13, rejecting the president’s proposed changes.
Georgian police issue restraining orders against ‘domestic violence victim’
Police issued two restraining orders against a woman after the family of her ‘abusive’ ex-husband complained her Facebook posts were offensive.
Six dead in ‘IS’ church shooting in Daghestan
A man opened fire on parishioners as they left Church celebrations in the city of Kizlyar.
Former Georgian officials ‘ordered murder’ of journalist
Konstantine Tsikhistavi reportedly confessed to taking part in the murder of journalist Giorgi Sanaia, and accused the authorities of a cover-up.
Georgian parliamentary committee ‘approves higher fines’ for labour safety violations
The government has come under increased pressure from labour groups to pursue ‘more effective’ reforms.