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24/04/2021

Biden administration formally recognises Armenian genocide 

The US President has formally recognised the Armenian genocide.

Biden administration formally recognises Armenian genocide 

The US President has formally recognised the Armenian genocide.

23/04/2021

Pro-Navalny protesters arrested in Makhachkala

Many were arrested before the protest began, all have since been released.

Pro-Navalny protesters arrested in Makhachkala

Many were arrested before the protest began, all have since been released.

22/04/2021

Lesbian couple ‘attacked outside their home’ in Tbilisi

Activists report the couple were spat at, threatened with a knife, and subjected to homophobic slurs near their home in central Tbilisi.

Lesbian couple ‘attacked outside their home’ in Tbilisi

Activists report the couple were spat at, threatened with a knife, and subjected to homophobic slurs near their home in central Tbilisi.

21/04/2021

Aliyev threatens to establish ‘corridor’ in Armenia by force

The threat has sparked outrage and harsh condemnation in Armenia.

Aliyev threatens to establish ‘corridor’ in Armenia by force

The threat has sparked outrage and harsh condemnation in Armenia.

20/04/2021

Talysh blogger sentenced to 7 years in Azerbaijan

Aslan Gurbanov was arrested and convicted of ‘inciting national hatred’ after publishing a photo of himself standing next to a Talysh flag in Baku. 

Talysh blogger sentenced to 7 years in Azerbaijan

Aslan Gurbanov was arrested and convicted of ‘inciting national hatred’ after publishing a photo of himself standing next to a Talysh flag in Baku. 

19/04/2021

Opposition split over EU-brokered deal to end crisis in Georgia

Georgia’s Western allies have grown increasingly impatient with both the Government and opposition over their failure to reach an agreement.

Opposition split over EU-brokered deal to end crisis in Georgia

Georgia’s Western allies have grown increasingly impatient with both the Government and opposition over their failure to reach an agreement.

16/04/2021

Hostages freed after tense standoff in Tbilisi

The hostage taker is in police custody, no deaths or injuries have been reported. 

Hostages freed after tense standoff in Tbilisi

The hostage taker is in police custody, no deaths or injuries have been reported. 

15/04/2021

What happened to Abkhazia’s anti-corruption law?

Abkhazia’s law on the declaration of income and property has remained in bureaucratic limbo for over a year.

What happened to Abkhazia’s anti-corruption law?

Abkhazia’s law on the declaration of income and property has remained in bureaucratic limbo for over a year.

Chechen ‘torture victim’ deported from France to Russia and immidiately arrested

Magomed Gadaev was immediately detained on his arrival at the request of the Chechen authorities.

Chechen ‘torture victim’ deported from France to Russia and immidiately arrested

Magomed Gadaev was immediately detained on his arrival at the request of the Chechen authorities.

14/04/2021

Six Georgian Dream MPs defect to new Gakharia party

Six Georgian Dream MPs have left the party to join a new party to be led by former Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia.

Six Georgian Dream MPs defect to new Gakharia party

Six Georgian Dream MPs have left the party to join a new party to be led by former Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia.