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9/05/2023

Chechen journalist who was tortured by Russia denied entry to Georgia 

Zhalavdi Geriyev is the latest in a series of journalists critical of Russia to be deported without explanation.

Chechen journalist who was tortured by Russia denied entry to Georgia 

Zhalavdi Geriyev is the latest in a series of journalists critical of Russia to be deported without explanation.

8/05/2023

Energy crisis looms in Nagorno-Karabakh as reservoir levels fall

Following gas and electricity cuts, the region has become increasingly dependent on the Sarsang reservoir for hydroelectric power.

Energy crisis looms in Nagorno-Karabakh as reservoir levels fall

Following gas and electricity cuts, the region has become increasingly dependent on the Sarsang reservoir for hydroelectric power.

5/05/2023

Armenia–Azerbaijan peace deal ‘within reach’, Blinken says

The US Secretary of State said that progress has been made ‘despite differences on key issues’ between Yerevan and Baku.

Armenia–Azerbaijan peace deal ‘within reach’, Blinken says

The US Secretary of State said that progress has been made ‘despite differences on key issues’ between Yerevan and Baku.

Activists arrested for hanging banners in Sukhumi 

Two members of the H-ara H-Pitsunda movement were detained for hanging banners with quotes by Abkhazian figures in Sukhumi (Sukhum).

Activists arrested for hanging banners in Sukhumi 

Two members of the H-ara H-Pitsunda movement were detained for hanging banners with quotes by Abkhazian figures in Sukhumi (Sukhum).

4/05/2023

Turkey closes its airspace to Armenia

It comes in response to the unveiling of a statue dedicated to Operation Nemesis, a campaign to assassinate perpetrators of the Armenian Genocide.

Turkey closes its airspace to Armenia

It comes in response to the unveiling of a statue dedicated to Operation Nemesis, a campaign to assassinate perpetrators of the Armenian Genocide.

3/05/2023

Azerbaijani child dies from injuries sustained in sambo training in school

A seven-year-old boy has died in Azerbaijan after sustaining grievous injuries at the hands of his sambo coach.

Azerbaijani child dies from injuries sustained in sambo training in school

A seven-year-old boy has died in Azerbaijan after sustaining grievous injuries at the hands of his sambo coach.

2/05/2023

Queer ‘propaganda’ bill to be submitted to Georgian parliament

Details of the legislation have yet to be made public; but the move echoes a Russian queer propaganda law passed in 2013.

Queer ‘propaganda’ bill to be submitted to Georgian parliament

Details of the legislation have yet to be made public; but the move echoes a Russian queer propaganda law passed in 2013.

Georgian prosecutors reopen high-profile suicide case after investigator claims foul play

Tamar Bachaliashvili disappeared on 18 July 2020. She was found dead in her car after a four-day search.

Georgian prosecutors reopen high-profile suicide case after investigator claims foul play

Tamar Bachaliashvili disappeared on 18 July 2020. She was found dead in her car after a four-day search.

Armenia and Azerbaijan discuss ‘ethnic minorities’ and ‘normalisation’ in Washington

The high-level US-mediated talks will reportedly last for four days and discuss a possible peace deal.

Armenia and Azerbaijan discuss ‘ethnic minorities’ and ‘normalisation’ in Washington

The high-level US-mediated talks will reportedly last for four days and discuss a possible peace deal.

Demonstration outside Tbilisi court as foreign agent law protesters go on trial

Laraze Grigoriadis and Tornike Akopashvili face years behind bars if convicted of violence towards police during the demonstrations.

Demonstration outside Tbilisi court as foreign agent law protesters go on trial

Laraze Grigoriadis and Tornike Akopashvili face years behind bars if convicted of violence towards police during the demonstrations.