Biggest uncertainties in the Caucasus for 2021
After a terrible year for the Caucasus, OC Media takes a moment to look at an uncertain future.
Tension in southern Armenia amidst border demarcation
Armenia and Azerbaijan are demarcating a new section of the border after the latter’s military gains in the war.
‘Ossetia without torture’ protest hits 18th day in Tskhinvali
The arrest on Monday of the twin brother of a man allegedly tortured to death in South Ossetia angered many South Ossetians.
Over 70 Armenian soldiers missing after fresh clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh
Armenian authorities report that 73 soldiers went missing following skirmishes in the Hadrut region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Azerbaijan charges four soldiers over war crimes
Other videos appearing to show war crimes committed by Azerbaijani soldiers remain under investigation.
Russian peacekeepers extend control following skirmish near Hadrut
Russian peacekeeping forces extended their area of control in Nagorno-Karabakh to incorporate several Armenian-controlled settlements.
Human Rights Watch publishes reports on ‘unlawful’ strikes
Human Right Watch has published two separate reports on unlawful use of explosive weapons by Armenian and Azerbaijani forces.
Azerbaijan holds victory parade in Baku
Aliyev said that areas of Armenia including Syunik, Lake Sevan, and Yerevan were Azerbaijan’s ‘historical lands’ during the parade.
Amnesty International verifies ‘gruesome’ atrocity videos
The international rights organisation has verified a number of videos showing extra-judicial executions and other war crimes.
Child marriage survivors in Georgia speak up about their experiences
A group of survivors of child marriage have spoken out about their experinces and against the practice.