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11/03/2021

Alleged plot against Chechen dissident’s brother uncovered in Germany

The brother of the target of the alleged assassination plot identified Ramzan Kadyrov’s cousin as the plot's mastermind. 

Alleged plot against Chechen dissident’s brother uncovered in Germany

The brother of the target of the alleged assassination plot identified Ramzan Kadyrov’s cousin as the plot's mastermind. 

Hackers target prominent Azerbaijani feminist with pornography

Narmin Shahmarzadeh's Facebook account has been seized by hackers, who have used it to post denigrating pornographic content. 

Hackers target prominent Azerbaijani feminist with pornography

Narmin Shahmarzadeh's Facebook account has been seized by hackers, who have used it to post denigrating pornographic content. 

Bera Ivanishvili refuses to deny authenticity of secret recordings

Bera Ivanishvili remained unrepentant after the broadcast of conversations he had with the PM in which they discuss sending men to threaten critics.

Bera Ivanishvili refuses to deny authenticity of secret recordings

Bera Ivanishvili remained unrepentant after the broadcast of conversations he had with the PM in which they discuss sending men to threaten critics.

10/03/2021

EU parliamentarians warn of ‘crisis in democracy’ in Georgia

MEPs took aim at both the government and opposition in at times scathing comments about Georgia’s political crisis.

EU parliamentarians warn of ‘crisis in democracy’ in Georgia

MEPs took aim at both the government and opposition in at times scathing comments about Georgia’s political crisis.

Protesters blockade Armenia’s Parliament as army chief dismissed

Protesters said they would stay until MPs supported the opposition in removing Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan from office.

Protesters blockade Armenia’s Parliament as army chief dismissed

Protesters said they would stay until MPs supported the opposition in removing Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan from office.

9/03/2021

Slew of witnesses accuse Bera Ivanishvili of terrorising critics

Witnesses continue to come forward after the airing of unverified private conversations between Bera and the PM plotting revenge on critics.

Slew of witnesses accuse Bera Ivanishvili of terrorising critics

Witnesses continue to come forward after the airing of unverified private conversations between Bera and the PM plotting revenge on critics.

Five convicted in group murder of Georgian footballer Shakarashvili

The case has gripped Georgia since the 19-year-old’s body was discovered last June, gaining unprecedented media attention.

Five convicted in group murder of Georgian footballer Shakarashvili

The case has gripped Georgia since the 19-year-old’s body was discovered last June, gaining unprecedented media attention.

8/03/2021

Baku Police detain women on International Women’s Day 

At least 25 people were detained, some being dragged away, as police moved in before a planned Women’s March got underway.

Baku Police detain women on International Women’s Day 

At least 25 people were detained, some being dragged away, as police moved in before a planned Women’s March got underway.

Live updates: Women detained in Baku as Caucasus markes International Women’s Day

Women across the Caucasus are marking International Women’s Day.

Live updates: Women detained in Baku as Caucasus markes International Women’s Day

Women across the Caucasus are marking International Women’s Day.

7/03/2021

Calls for Georgian PM’s resignation follow scandalous recordings

In recordings released by TV Pirveli, Irakli Gharibashvili appears to agree to send police officers to intimidate critics of Bera Ivanishvili.

Calls for Georgian PM’s resignation follow scandalous recordings

In recordings released by TV Pirveli, Irakli Gharibashvili appears to agree to send police officers to intimidate critics of Bera Ivanishvili.