Denial of construction permit for Batumi mosque was discriminatory, court rules
The local Muslim community has been trying to build a second mosque in Batumi for over two decades.
Council of Europe urges Azerbaijan to clear criminal records of activists and opposition figures
The CoE Committee of Ministers urged the Azerbaijani government to clear the criminal records of Ilgar Mammadov and seven others.
Council of Europe ‘concerned’ over Georgia’s queer rights record
The CoE Committee of Ministers noted the government’s failure to uphold the rights of queer people, including over Tbilisi Pride.
New investor to take over Tkibuli mine ending workers’ hunger strike
Coal miners in the west-Georgian town ended their protest after Economy Minister Natia Turnava announced that the mine would restart.
Residents of Daghestan’s Kaspiysk protest beachfront constructions
Around 150 local residents protested against the new master plan of development for the Caspian coast city.
Tkibuli miners occupy mine shaft demanding overdue salaries
The miners have been on involuntary paid leave since mining activities were suspended in July 2018.
Azerbaijani opposition rocked by domestic violence allegations
Popular Front Party Deputy Chair Fuad Gahramanli has resigned following allegations from his daughters and wife that he physically abused them.
Afgan Mukhtarli goes on hunger strike over ‘mistreatment’ of his lawyer
The Imprisoned journalist went on hunger strike in prison protesting against the alleged mistreatment of his lawyer.
Political tensions continue in Abkhazia as opposition loses appeal over election
Abkhazia’s opposition has vowed to continue to fight against incumbent president Raul Khadzhimba’s re-election.
Afghan war veterans in Daghestan go on hunger strike
Starting on 17 September, Afghan veterans of Daghestan declared a hunger strike in Makhachkala demanding better housing conditions.