20/07/2018
Chechen government announces ‘10,000 new jobs’
But local residents cast doubts over the republic’s official employment statistics.
Chechen government announces ‘10,000 new jobs’
But local residents cast doubts over the republic’s official employment statistics.
Georgia may increase citizenship requirements
A bill before Georgia’s parliament could increase the residency requirement from 5 to 10 years to be eligible for citizenship.
Georgia may increase citizenship requirements
A bill before Georgia’s parliament could increase the residency requirement from 5 to 10 years to be eligible for citizenship.
Indigenous languages protest banned by Nalchik city authorities
Activists in held single person protests in Nalchik against the controversial law two days after coordinated protests in several Russian cities.
Indigenous languages protest banned by Nalchik city authorities
Activists in held single person protests in Nalchik against the controversial law two days after coordinated protests in several Russian cities.
Pankisi residents complain of police pressure to stop protests
A protest was held on Friday denouncing the pressure and calling for an end to hydropower plant construction in the valley.
Pankisi residents complain of police pressure to stop protests
A protest was held on Friday denouncing the pressure and calling for an end to hydropower plant construction in the valley.
Widow of Omar al-Shishani detained in Istanbul
The widow of the former IS Minister of War was detained by Turkish police along with five others.
Widow of Omar al-Shishani detained in Istanbul
The widow of the former IS Minister of War was detained by Turkish police along with five others.
19/07/2018
Daghestani authorities investigate man for 5-year-old social media post
The man claims authorities are demanding he confess to being an ‘extremists’ over a video he shared on social network VKontakte.
Daghestani authorities investigate man for 5-year-old social media post
The man claims authorities are demanding he confess to being an ‘extremists’ over a video he shared on social network VKontakte.
Torture, impunity, and corruption ‘endemic’ in Azerbaijani law enforcement
A new report by the Council of Europe said the institutions were plagued by a ‘generalised culture of violence’ among their staff.
Torture, impunity, and corruption ‘endemic’ in Azerbaijani law enforcement
A new report by the Council of Europe said the institutions were plagued by a ‘generalised culture of violence’ among their staff.
18/07/2018
Rights lawyer prevented from leaving Azerbaijan
Emin Aslan, who was recently released from administrative detention, was informed at the airport that he was subject to a travel ban.
Rights lawyer prevented from leaving Azerbaijan
Emin Aslan, who was recently released from administrative detention, was informed at the airport that he was subject to a travel ban.
Surprise Russian military drill causes panic in Armenian village
Explosions and gunfire could be heard in the village of Panik as a Russian military column drove through the village.
Surprise Russian military drill causes panic in Armenian village
Explosions and gunfire could be heard in the village of Panik as a Russian military column drove through the village.
17/07/2018
Serzh Sargsyan’s nephew wanted for kidnapping and assault
The nephew of former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan is accused of attacking a rival businessperson.
Serzh Sargsyan’s nephew wanted for kidnapping and assault
The nephew of former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan is accused of attacking a rival businessperson.