Two States, One Nation: the mixed blessings of Turkish influence in Azerbaijan
For better or worse, Turkish culture exerts a considerable influence on modern Azerbaijani youth culture.
Two States, One Nation: the mixed blessings of Turkish influence in Azerbaijan
By Nika MusaviFor better or worse, Turkish culture exerts a considerable influence on modern Azerbaijani youth culture.
2/04/2018
Sexual violence in the family: a taboo topic in Armenia
Cultural taboos and shaming of victims means that women subjected to sexual violence at home often do not come forward.
Sexual violence in the family: a taboo topic in Armenia
By Armine AvetisyanCultural taboos and shaming of victims means that women subjected to sexual violence at home often do not come forward.
29/03/2018
25 years later, Abkhazia remains haunted by the missing
A quarter of a century after the Abkhazian–Georgian war, the bodies of those killed are still being recovered.
25 years later, Abkhazia remains haunted by the missing
By Kieran PenderA quarter of a century after the Abkhazian–Georgian war, the bodies of those killed are still being recovered.
28/03/2018
Azerbaijan’s snap election: an election ‘without the headache’
Azerbaijan is holding snap presidential elections on 11 April; the opposition are either barred from or boycotting the race.
Azerbaijan’s snap election: an election ‘without the headache’
By Kamran MahmudovAzerbaijan is holding snap presidential elections on 11 April; the opposition are either barred from or boycotting the race.
20/03/2018
Seeking acceptance: the Pakistanis building a new life in Azerbaijan
For Pakistani immigrants, even those who have built a life and a family in Azerbaijan, official recognition — citizenship — can remain elusive.
Seeking acceptance: the Pakistanis building a new life in Azerbaijan
By Bahruz SamadovFor Pakistani immigrants, even those who have built a life and a family in Azerbaijan, official recognition — citizenship — can remain elusive.
Russia’s presidential elections: a special report from Daghestan
Carousels, harassment of observers, and ballot box stuffing — OC Media’s correspondent in Daghestan was observing the elections.
Russia’s presidential elections: a special report from Daghestan
By Aida MirmaksumovaCarousels, harassment of observers, and ballot box stuffing — OC Media’s correspondent in Daghestan was observing the elections.
16/03/2018
‘Democracy came and the baron disappeared’
Georgia’s Roma people have withdrawn from a number of their traditions, including the Baron, historically the strongest figure in the camp.
‘Democracy came and the baron disappeared’
By Gita ElibekyanGeorgia’s Roma people have withdrawn from a number of their traditions, including the Baron, historically the strongest figure in the camp.
14/03/2018
Vulnerable and divided: the uncertain state of the Circassian language
As Day of the Circassian Language approaches, many reflect on the pressure the language is under.
Vulnerable and divided: the uncertain state of the Circassian language
By Madina AliyevaAs Day of the Circassian Language approaches, many reflect on the pressure the language is under.
8/03/2018
No laws, just shame: Sexual harassment in the South Caucasus
Sexual comments, groping, and worse are something women in the Caucasus must often face, and the laws in place do little to protect them.
No laws, just shame: Sexual harassment in the South Caucasus
By OC MediaSexual comments, groping, and worse are something women in the Caucasus must often face, and the laws in place do little to protect them.