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Obituary | Avaz Hafizli

Ali Malikov writes about Avaz’s activism for the queer community in Azerbaijan, and his lasting contributions to the movement.

Obituary | Avaz Hafizli

By Ali Malikov

Ali Malikov writes about Avaz’s activism for the queer community in Azerbaijan, and his lasting contributions to the movement.

23/02/2022

Broadcasting across the line of conflict, but is anyone listening?

Broadcasting in Armenian across Nagorno-Karabakh, the Baku-based CBC FM hopes to reach out to the region’s Armenian population. 

Broadcasting across the line of conflict, but is anyone listening?

By Ismayil Fataliyev

Broadcasting in Armenian across Nagorno-Karabakh, the Baku-based CBC FM hopes to reach out to the region’s Armenian population. 

10/02/2022

The battle over Christian monuments in Nagorno-Karabakh

Recent threats by Baku to erase Armenian inscriptions on monuments in Nagorno-Karabakh have directed a grim focus on the Armenia-Azerbaijan history war.

The battle over Christian monuments in Nagorno-Karabakh

By Peter Liakhov

Recent threats by Baku to erase Armenian inscriptions on monuments in Nagorno-Karabakh have directed a grim focus on the Armenia-Azerbaijan history war.

2/02/2022

Mothers after war

Four new and expecting mothers speak about the personal cost of the Second Nagorno-Karabakh war and what they think may come next.

Mothers after war

By Anahit Harutyunyan

Four new and expecting mothers speak about the personal cost of the Second Nagorno-Karabakh war and what they think may come next.

28/01/2022

The rise of homophobic hate speech in Azerbaijan

As media provide a platform for politicians and celebrities to unleash barrages of homophobic statements, activists are fighting back.

The rise of homophobic hate speech in Azerbaijan

By Aygun Rashidova

As media provide a platform for politicians and celebrities to unleash barrages of homophobic statements, activists are fighting back.

22/01/2022

Paving the way towards accessible fashion in Azerbaijan

Last International Day of Persons with Disabilities, one catwalk in Azerbaijan stood out among others.

Paving the way towards accessible fashion in Azerbaijan

By Amina Mammadova

Last International Day of Persons with Disabilities, one catwalk in Azerbaijan stood out among others.

30/12/2021

Georgia greets 2022 with prospects of a ‘murky national accord’

The idea of national rapprochement has been met with scepticism despite most political leaders engaging with the Georgian President’s initiative.

Georgia greets 2022 with prospects of a ‘murky national accord’

By Shota Kincha

The idea of national rapprochement has been met with scepticism despite most political leaders engaging with the Georgian President’s initiative.

OC Media’s top 10 articles of 2021

From the aftermath of the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War, the pandemic, and political crises throughout the region, 2021 was an eventful year in the Caucasus.

OC Media’s top 10 articles of 2021

By Robin Fabbro

From the aftermath of the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War, the pandemic, and political crises throughout the region, 2021 was an eventful year in the Caucasus.

Azerbaijan’s children of war: Part II

Leyla and Imdad were forced to flee their homes as children during the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, this is the story of what happened after.

Azerbaijan’s children of war: Part II

By Hamida Giyasbayli

Leyla and Imdad were forced to flee their homes as children during the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, this is the story of what happened after.

17/12/2021

The 2007 crackdown — Saakashvili’s greatest mistake?

Third Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili (2004–2013) stands accused of ordering a crackdown on anti-government protests and raiding Imedi. 

The 2007 crackdown — Saakashvili’s greatest mistake?

By Shota Kincha

Third Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili (2004–2013) stands accused of ordering a crackdown on anti-government protests and raiding Imedi.