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18/10/2023

Georgian Dream fails to impeach President Zurabishvili

Georgia’s ruling party has accused the president of violating the constitution by conducting diplomatic trips abroad without the government’s consent.

17/10/2023

Chechen denied asylum in Switzerland as authorities deem Chechnya ‘safe’ for his return

Ali Batayev was refused amnesty after the Swiss authorities deemed it ‘safe’ for him to return to Chechnya.

Chechen denied asylum in Switzerland as authorities deem Chechnya ‘safe’ for his return

Ali Batayev was refused amnesty after the Swiss authorities deemed it ‘safe’ for him to return to Chechnya.

16/10/2023

Blinken ‘warns’ US lawmakers of possible Azerbaijani attack on Armenia

According to Politico, the US Secretary of State told US lawmakers that Azerbaijan might invade southern Armenia ‘in coming weeks’. 

Blinken ‘warns’ US lawmakers of possible Azerbaijani attack on Armenia

According to Politico, the US Secretary of State told US lawmakers that Azerbaijan might invade southern Armenia ‘in coming weeks’. 

Aliyev raises Azerbaijani flag in Nagorno-Karabakh on official visit

Aliyev’s visit marks the first visit by an Azerbaijani leader to the city in 35 years. 

Aliyev raises Azerbaijani flag in Nagorno-Karabakh on official visit

Aliyev’s visit marks the first visit by an Azerbaijani leader to the city in 35 years. 

Georgian court finds President Zurabishvili guilty of violating constitution

The verdict will allow the ruling party to hold a parliamentary vote to decide whether President Salome Zurabishvili will be impeached.

Georgian court finds President Zurabishvili guilty of violating constitution

The verdict will allow the ruling party to hold a parliamentary vote to decide whether President Salome Zurabishvili will be impeached.

12/10/2023

Family of 14-year-old murdered in Georgia charged with complicity in her early marriage 

Aitaj Shakhmarova was killed two months after being forced into an early marriage.

Family of 14-year-old murdered in Georgia charged with complicity in her early marriage 

Aitaj Shakhmarova was killed two months after being forced into an early marriage.

11/10/2023

Two police officers arrested in Daghestan over death and ‘torture’ in custody

Two police officers have been arrested in connection with the death of Kurban Dalgatov.

Two police officers arrested in Daghestan over death and ‘torture’ in custody

Two police officers have been arrested in connection with the death of Kurban Dalgatov.

Third Gubad Ibadoghlu associate convicted in less than a month

Malik was reportedly bedridden following a major heart surgery at the time of his arrest for ‘petty hooliganism’ and ‘disobeying police’.

Third Gubad Ibadoghlu associate convicted in less than a month

Malik was reportedly bedridden following a major heart surgery at the time of his arrest for ‘petty hooliganism’ and ‘disobeying police’.

Critic of Yerevan authorities ‘attacked’ day before new mayor was elected

Activist Artur Chakhoyan said he was beaten and attacked with a knife over his criticism of the government.

Critic of Yerevan authorities ‘attacked’ day before new mayor was elected

Activist Artur Chakhoyan said he was beaten and attacked with a knife over his criticism of the government.

10/10/2023

Ruling party secures Yerevan mayorship despite underperforming in elections

Yerevan’s City Council has elected Tigran Avinyan as mayor.

Ruling party secures Yerevan mayorship despite underperforming in elections

Yerevan’s City Council has elected Tigran Avinyan as mayor.