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19/05/2021

Calls for answers over death of Azerbaijani activist Bayram Mammadov in Istanbul

Mammadov, 27, was a prominent government critic who served three years in prison on drugs charges that rights groups say were fabricated. 

Calls for answers over death of Azerbaijani activist Bayram Mammadov in Istanbul

Mammadov, 27, was a prominent government critic who served three years in prison on drugs charges that rights groups say were fabricated. 

Border crisis between Armenia and Azerbaijan continues

The United States and France have called on Azerbaijan to withdraw its troops from Armenian territory, while Armenia has threatened to use force.

Border crisis between Armenia and Azerbaijan continues

The United States and France have called on Azerbaijan to withdraw its troops from Armenian territory, while Armenia has threatened to use force.

18/05/2021

Georgian couriers vow to create ‘gig economy union’ following Glovo strike

Defined as ‘partners’ and not employees, workers from companies such as Glovo, Bolt, and Wolt are not covered by Georgian labour laws.

Georgian couriers vow to create ‘gig economy union’ following Glovo strike

Defined as ‘partners’ and not employees, workers from companies such as Glovo, Bolt, and Wolt are not covered by Georgian labour laws.

17/05/2021

Fifteen Georgian parties sign joint agreement on queer rights

The statement was signed by most major opposition parties, but not by Georgian Dream.

Fifteen Georgian parties sign joint agreement on queer rights

The statement was signed by most major opposition parties, but not by Georgian Dream.

Georgian government denies ‘ethnic conflict’ amidst clashes in Dmanisi

Clashes have erupted repeatedly between groups of ethnic Georgians and ethnic Azerbaijanis since Sunday.

Georgian government denies ‘ethnic conflict’ amidst clashes in Dmanisi

Clashes have erupted repeatedly between groups of ethnic Georgians and ethnic Azerbaijanis since Sunday.

14/05/2021

South Ossetian minister charged with attacking journalist in Vladikavkaz

The Deputy Defence Minister of South Ossetia is accused of attacking a journalist in January.

South Ossetian minister charged with attacking journalist in Vladikavkaz

The Deputy Defence Minister of South Ossetia is accused of attacking a journalist in January.

13/05/2021

Armenia reports Azerbaijani troops crossed border

According to Armenian officials, Azerbaijani troops moved their positions 3.5 km into Armenian territory. 

Armenia reports Azerbaijani troops crossed border

According to Armenian officials, Azerbaijani troops moved their positions 3.5 km into Armenian territory. 

10/05/2021

Armenian parliament dissolved paving way for June elections

Snap parliamentary elections will take place on 20 June.

Armenian parliament dissolved paving way for June elections

Snap parliamentary elections will take place on 20 June.

Georgian opposition leader Nika Melia released from pre-trial custody

The UNM chair was freed on Monday after 11 weeks behind bars after the EU posted his bail.

Georgian opposition leader Nika Melia released from pre-trial custody

The UNM chair was freed on Monday after 11 weeks behind bars after the EU posted his bail.

7/05/2021

Hundreds of endangered seals wash up dead on Daghestan’s shores

Eco-activists and scientists have warned of an environmental disaster in the Caspian Sea.

Hundreds of endangered seals wash up dead on Daghestan’s shores

Eco-activists and scientists have warned of an environmental disaster in the Caspian Sea.