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16/07/2021

Georgian government probes anti-Pride activists

The authorities questioned several homophobic campaigners suspected of organising violence on 5 July including those from Alt Info.

Georgian government probes anti-Pride activists

The authorities questioned several homophobic campaigners suspected of organising violence on 5 July including those from Alt Info.

15/07/2021

Azerbaijani authorities return 15-year-old girl to family after ‘wedding’

Videos of the marriage ceremony in the village of Kichik Dahna emerged on social media on Tuesday.

Azerbaijani authorities return 15-year-old girl to family after ‘wedding’

Videos of the marriage ceremony in the village of Kichik Dahna emerged on social media on Tuesday.

Opposition officials hit by wave of resignations and arrests in Armenia 

Armenian authorities have reportedly forced officials with ties to the opposition, including village and city mayors to resign.

Opposition officials hit by wave of resignations and arrests in Armenia 

Armenian authorities have reportedly forced officials with ties to the opposition, including village and city mayors to resign.

Man stabs self over Batumi Bypass eviction order

The man’s family lives in Khelvachauri, a town on the outskirts of Batumi, and is reportedly being evicted to make way for a new road.

Man stabs self over Batumi Bypass eviction order

The man’s family lives in Khelvachauri, a town on the outskirts of Batumi, and is reportedly being evicted to make way for a new road.

12/07/2021

Fistfights erupt in Georgian parliament as media blocked from entering

Fights broke out between Georgian Dream and opposition MPs as the government continues to defy calls to resign. 

Fistfights erupt in Georgian parliament as media blocked from entering

Fights broke out between Georgian Dream and opposition MPs as the government continues to defy calls to resign. 

Gharibashvili doubles down with homophobia and conspiracy theories

The Georgian Prime Minister has suggested that ex-president Saakashvili is behind both Tbilisi Pride and the violent homophobic counter-protesters. 

Gharibashvili doubles down with homophobia and conspiracy theories

The Georgian Prime Minister has suggested that ex-president Saakashvili is behind both Tbilisi Pride and the violent homophobic counter-protesters. 

Calls mount for Georgian PM’s resignation following journalist’s death

Aleksandre Lashkarava was found dead at home on Sunday morning a week after being attacked during the homophobic riots in Tbilisi.

Calls mount for Georgian PM’s resignation following journalist’s death

Aleksandre Lashkarava was found dead at home on Sunday morning a week after being attacked during the homophobic riots in Tbilisi.

11/07/2021

Journalist attacked during anti-Pride riots found dead at home

Aleksandre Lashkarava, a camera operator at TV Pirveli injured during the 5 July violence in Tbilisi, has been found dead at his home.

Journalist attacked during anti-Pride riots found dead at home

Aleksandre Lashkarava, a camera operator at TV Pirveli injured during the 5 July violence in Tbilisi, has been found dead at his home.

9/07/2021

Hundreds ‘left unpaid’ in Georgia after Irish-owned call centre closes

Customer support representatives for Irish online education company the Shaw Academy say they have been fired without receiving their last month’s pay.

Hundreds ‘left unpaid’ in Georgia after Irish-owned call centre closes

Customer support representatives for Irish online education company the Shaw Academy say they have been fired without receiving their last month’s pay.

Apparent inaction gives rise to criticism of CSTO in Armenia

Recent comments by CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas have elicited anger from Armenian officials. 

Apparent inaction gives rise to criticism of CSTO in Armenia

Recent comments by CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas have elicited anger from Armenian officials.