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3/01/2023

Protesters in Daghestan beaten by police

Protesters were calling for ‘justice’ following the murder of a 19-year-old man on 10 November.

Protesters in Daghestan beaten by police

Protesters were calling for ‘justice’ following the murder of a 19-year-old man on 10 November.

28/12/2022

Georgian doctor charged with fatal negligence of a patient in COVID shot allergic reaction

The unnamed doctor was charged with failing to provide first aid care to nurse Megi Bakradze, who died after receiving her COVID jab in 2021.

Georgian doctor charged with fatal negligence of a patient in COVID shot allergic reaction

The unnamed doctor was charged with failing to provide first aid care to nurse Megi Bakradze, who died after receiving her COVID jab in 2021.

26/12/2022

Nagorno-Karabakh rallies amid blockade

Tens of thousands gathered in Stepanakert on Sunday to demand that the Lachin Corridor be reopened. 

Nagorno-Karabakh rallies amid blockade

Tens of thousands gathered in Stepanakert on Sunday to demand that the Lachin Corridor be reopened. 

25/12/2022

Aliyev says Yerevan ‘historically’ Azerbaijani

Aliyev made the comments in a wide-ranging speech to the Community of West Azerbaijanis on his 61st birthday.

Aliyev says Yerevan ‘historically’ Azerbaijani

Aliyev made the comments in a wide-ranging speech to the Community of West Azerbaijanis on his 61st birthday.

23/12/2022

Georgia amends broadcast law despite media watchdog warnings

The amended law allegedly threatens government-critical broadcasters, as it widens the scope and power of a state media regulator.

Georgia amends broadcast law despite media watchdog warnings

The amended law allegedly threatens government-critical broadcasters, as it widens the scope and power of a state media regulator.

21/12/2022

Head of Nakhchivan resigns after 27 years in power

Vasif Talibov was known for his authoritarian rule and human rights violations under his regime.

Head of Nakhchivan resigns after 27 years in power

Vasif Talibov was known for his authoritarian rule and human rights violations under his regime.

Daghestani fashion designer cleared of ‘promoting queer propaganda’

A fashion show was held in October, in which two young men from Daghestan wore makeup.

Daghestani fashion designer cleared of ‘promoting queer propaganda’

A fashion show was held in October, in which two young men from Daghestan wore makeup.

20/12/2022

EU considers long-term monitoring mission in Armenia

The European Union has sent a team to potentially establish a longer-term civilian mission in Armenia. 

EU considers long-term monitoring mission in Armenia

The European Union has sent a team to potentially establish a longer-term civilian mission in Armenia. 

19/12/2022

Georgian homophobic leader insists he’s not a ‘faggot’ after claiming sexual blackmail

The former far-right leader has denied that he is leaving politics because evidence of him being queer has emerged.

Georgian homophobic leader insists he’s not a ‘faggot’ after claiming sexual blackmail

The former far-right leader has denied that he is leaving politics because evidence of him being queer has emerged.

15/12/2022

Azerbaijani soldier killed by mine explosion in Kalbajar

One person died and seven people were injured by a mine explosion in the Kalbajar region of Azerbaijan on 14 December. 

Azerbaijani soldier killed by mine explosion in Kalbajar

One person died and seven people were injured by a mine explosion in the Kalbajar region of Azerbaijan on 14 December.