Chechen court posthumously convicts Daghestanis ‘killed in special operation’
The men’s family and defence lawyers insist the men were kidnapped and murdered by the authorities and that the special operation never took place.
Azerbaijani woman attempts to take her own life after outcry over ‘vagina poster’
A criminal case was started for ‘incitement to suicide’ with several feminist activists and journalists being questioned.
Georgian Church refuses to change Communion ritual despite coronavirus fears
On Tuesday, Georgia’s National Centre for Disease Control confirmed that the Church had asked them to disinfect their churches.
Protests against femicide take place in Armenia
International Women’s Day was marked by marches against domestic violence in the republic’s two largest cities.
Azerbaijani authorities close down opposition office ‘over coronavirus fears’
The leader of the Movement said this was not the first time the government had deprived them of their offices.
Women’s Day protest goes ahead in Baku despite attempts by police to disperse it
Police used violence towards the protesters and detained around dozen of participants.
Georgian government reaches agreement with opposition over 2020 election
The deal comes after almost four months of protracted negotiations, stalemate, protests, and a boycott of parliament by opposition MPs.
Georgia marks International Women’s Day with protests
Over 30 women led by the Georgian Women’s Movement held a performance against femicide in Tbilisi, while other groups held separate demonstrations.
Constitutional court approved final results of Azerbaijani elections
The Constitutional court also confirmed that election results at four constituencies will be cancelled.
New law to confiscate ‘illegally obtained’ property passes first vote in Armenia
If passed into legislation, the law will apply to anyone who has been indicted for a corruption-related crime.