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6/11/2019

Georgian ultraconservative groups vow to prevent queer romance film premiere

The Georgian premiere for Swedish–Georgian co-production And Then We Danced is scheduled for Friday. 

Georgian ultraconservative groups vow to prevent queer romance film premiere

The Georgian premiere for Swedish–Georgian co-production And Then We Danced is scheduled for Friday. 

5/11/2019

 Far-right protestors disrupt modernist dance performance in Yerevan

The performers were called ‘satanic’ and attacked with green dye. 

 Far-right protestors disrupt modernist dance performance in Yerevan

The performers were called ‘satanic’ and attacked with green dye. 

4/11/2019

Georgian anti-gambling campaign kicks off with protest in Tbilisi

Protesters demanded the government take action against the gaming industry including banning gambling ads.

Georgian anti-gambling campaign kicks off with protest in Tbilisi

Protesters demanded the government take action against the gaming industry including banning gambling ads.

1/11/2019

Azerbaijani opposition cancel rally fearing ‘government provocations’

In the days running up to Saturday’s planned protest, the government reportedly used several methods to apply pressure to prevent it.

Azerbaijani opposition cancel rally fearing ‘government provocations’

In the days running up to Saturday’s planned protest, the government reportedly used several methods to apply pressure to prevent it.

Double arm amputee holds protest in Kabardino-Balkaria against ‘police violence’

Aslan Iritov picketed in front of the Investigative Committee protesting the lack of investigation into officers who ‘beat him and his family’.

Double arm amputee holds protest in Kabardino-Balkaria against ‘police violence’

Aslan Iritov picketed in front of the Investigative Committee protesting the lack of investigation into officers who ‘beat him and his family’.

Armenian authorities open criminal investigation into toxic mining spill 

The spill on 17 October turned the River Voghji in southern Armenia’s Syunik Province a milky white colour.

Armenian authorities open criminal investigation into toxic mining spill 

The spill on 17 October turned the River Voghji in southern Armenia’s Syunik Province a milky white colour.

31/10/2019

Daghestani ex-prime minister and his deputy found guilty of embezzlement of $640,000 of state funds

The former government head of Daghestan and his deputy were found guilty of embezzling $640,000.

Daghestani ex-prime minister and his deputy found guilty of embezzlement of $640,000 of state funds

The former government head of Daghestan and his deputy were found guilty of embezzling $640,000.

Georgian archbishop accuses Patriarch Ilia II of ‘pederasty and sodomy’

The accusations have sent shockwaves through the Georgian Orthodox Church and the country.

Georgian archbishop accuses Patriarch Ilia II of ‘pederasty and sodomy’

The accusations have sent shockwaves through the Georgian Orthodox Church and the country.

30/10/2019

US House of Representatives recognises the Armenian Genocide

The resolution passed with an overwhelming majority with 405 to 11 in favour.

US House of Representatives recognises the Armenian Genocide

The resolution passed with an overwhelming majority with 405 to 11 in favour.

Azerbaijani queer sex workers ‘offered money to hold anti-opposition rally’

Several queer sex workers were reportedly offered money in different Baku police stations to hold a rally in support of the police. 

Azerbaijani queer sex workers ‘offered money to hold anti-opposition rally’

Several queer sex workers were reportedly offered money in different Baku police stations to hold a rally in support of the police.