What killed Tigran and Arsen?
Reactions to the death of a young gay Armenian couple have led to questions over the role society and the media plays in deepening the isolation felt by queer people in the country.
What killed Tigran and Arsen?
By Ani AvetisyanReactions to the death of a young gay Armenian couple have led to questions over the role society and the media plays in deepening the isolation felt by queer people in the country.
19/10/2022
Imprisoned in their own homes: the Armenian women escaping psychological abuse
Locked in their homes and under constant surveillance, for some women in Armenia, marriage can turn out to be a nightmare.
Imprisoned in their own homes: the Armenian women escaping psychological abuse
By Armine AvetisyanLocked in their homes and under constant surveillance, for some women in Armenia, marriage can turn out to be a nightmare.
14/10/2022
Suitcases and shattered dreams: fleeing Russians bring crisis to the Caucasus
As Western nations close their borders to those escaping mobilisation, Georgia and Armenia are left to deal with the new arrivals.
Suitcases and shattered dreams: fleeing Russians bring crisis to the Caucasus
By Gabriel GavinAs Western nations close their borders to those escaping mobilisation, Georgia and Armenia are left to deal with the new arrivals.
10/10/2022
‘A humiliating experience’: 4 days in limbo on the Georgian–Russian border
After being denied entry for days, North Caucasian citizens were allowed to enter Georgia from Russia.
‘A humiliating experience’: 4 days in limbo on the Georgian–Russian border
By Luiza MchedlishviliAfter being denied entry for days, North Caucasian citizens were allowed to enter Georgia from Russia.
4/10/2022
Blood and democracy: the fight for animal rights in Azerbaijan
In Azerbaijan, animal rights activists have been protesting the illegal shooting of dogs by municipal authorities.
Blood and democracy: the fight for animal rights in Azerbaijan
By Ali MalikovIn Azerbaijan, animal rights activists have been protesting the illegal shooting of dogs by municipal authorities.
3/10/2022
Abkhazia’s youth protest the Pitsunda dacha deal
In the debate in Abkhazia about the transfer of a state dacha to Russia, young people have taken to the streets to ensure their opposition is heard.
Abkhazia’s youth protest the Pitsunda dacha deal
By OC MediaIn the debate in Abkhazia about the transfer of a state dacha to Russia, young people have taken to the streets to ensure their opposition is heard.
27/09/2022
Kidnap, smuggling, and rigged elections: 5 allegations by Georgia’s former security chief
A former senior security official has accused the government of rigging elections, pressuring judges, and smuggling goods from Russia.
Kidnap, smuggling, and rigged elections: 5 allegations by Georgia’s former security chief
By Shota KinchaA former senior security official has accused the government of rigging elections, pressuring judges, and smuggling goods from Russia.
22/09/2022
Voices of dissent: Azerbaijan reacts to war
In Azerbaijan, many have spoken out against the recent fighting despite campaigns to persecute or silence them.
Voices of dissent: Azerbaijan reacts to war
By Ismi AghayevIn Azerbaijan, many have spoken out against the recent fighting despite campaigns to persecute or silence them.
20/09/2022
Turned away: Azerbaijan’s war veterans
A wave of suicides among Azerbaijani veterans has led experts to question whether the government is doing enough to rehabilitate its soldiers.
Turned away: Azerbaijan’s war veterans
By Ismi AghayevA wave of suicides among Azerbaijani veterans has led experts to question whether the government is doing enough to rehabilitate its soldiers.
15/09/2022
Explainer | What happened in Armenia and Azerbaijan on 13–14 September?
OC Media breaks down the recent Azerbaijani attack along the Armenian border.
Explainer | What happened in Armenia and Azerbaijan on 13–14 September?
By OC MediaOC Media breaks down the recent Azerbaijani attack along the Armenian border.