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Protests in Azerbaijan over job losses and unpaid leave
Despite the quarantine regime, dozens of workers in Azerbaijan have protested over job losses and unpaid leave last week.
South Ossetia confirms first three coronavirus cases
The first infected individual reportedly arrived from Russia and has been under quarantine.
Coronavirus live updates | South Ossetia confirms first COVID-19 cases
Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.
‘Critical shortages‘ of protective equipment reported in Daghestan’s hospitals
Despite the shortages, the Health Ministry of Daghestan has tried to discourage the general public from fundraising for equipment medical workers.
Coronavirus live updates | First two fatalities in Karachay-Cherkessia
Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.
Azerbaijani activists react with scepticism to ReAl party acquittals
Suspicions about the ReAl Party have grown since they won a seat in February’s parliamentary election.
Coronavirus live updates | Azerbaijan to begin lifting quarantine restrictions
Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.
Georgian Government wins arbitration with US oil and gas firm Frontera
Frontera’s activities in Georgia have been dogged by controversy for years, including accusations they were not paying their workers.
Coronavirus live updates | Georgian PM unveils six stages of reopening economy
Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus
Azerbaijan opposition party claims nearly a dozen members arrested in last two weeks
Ali Karimli, the head of the opposition Popular Front Party reports that his internet and phone lines have also been cut.