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18/06/2021

Kobakhidze calls for Tbilisi Pride to be cancelled

The ‘March for Dignity’ is planned to take place along Rustaveli Avenue on 5 July. 

Kobakhidze calls for Tbilisi Pride to be cancelled

The ‘March for Dignity’ is planned to take place along Rustaveli Avenue on 5 July. 

17/06/2021

Robert Kocharyan proposes Armenia ‘foreign agent’ law

Kocharyan said he seeks to ‘set strict controls’ on the work of organisations funded by foreign donors. 

Robert Kocharyan proposes Armenia ‘foreign agent’ law

Kocharyan said he seeks to ‘set strict controls’ on the work of organisations funded by foreign donors. 

16/06/2021

Georgian Public Defender’s Office slams ‘illegal’ gig economy contracts

The Public Defender’s Office told OC Media they were considering taking legal action to force Bolt Food to sign employment contracts with couriers. 

Georgian Public Defender’s Office slams ‘illegal’ gig economy contracts

The Public Defender’s Office told OC Media they were considering taking legal action to force Bolt Food to sign employment contracts with couriers. 

14/06/2021

Daghestan security forces abduct daughter of Chechen official in domestic violence shelter raid

Khalimat Taramova was seized and then placed into the custody of her father.

Daghestan security forces abduct daughter of Chechen official in domestic violence shelter raid

Khalimat Taramova was seized and then placed into the custody of her father.

15 Armenian captives freed in deal negotiated with help of US, Georgia, and OSCE

Fifteen Armenian captives were returned to Armenia in an apparent exchange for a map of around 100,000 landmines.

15 Armenian captives freed in deal negotiated with help of US, Georgia, and OSCE

Fifteen Armenian captives were returned to Armenia in an apparent exchange for a map of around 100,000 landmines.

11/06/2021

COVID-19 vaccination proceeds slowly in Abkhazia

Vaccination against COVID-19 is progressing slowly in Abkhazia, with under 1% having received one dose and 474 people being fully vaccinated so far.

COVID-19 vaccination proceeds slowly in Abkhazia

Vaccination against COVID-19 is progressing slowly in Abkhazia, with under 1% having received one dose and 474 people being fully vaccinated so far.

Amnesty controversy threatens to derail EU-brokered deal in Georgia

Most of the opposition remains against the amnesty for actions during the June 2019 anti-government protests.

Amnesty controversy threatens to derail EU-brokered deal in Georgia

Most of the opposition remains against the amnesty for actions during the June 2019 anti-government protests.

10/06/2021

Mass felling of trees in north Azerbaijan continue, activists warn

Activists estimate that nearly 5 hectares of trees have already been chopped down in the village of Farzalioba.

Mass felling of trees in north Azerbaijan continue, activists warn

Activists estimate that nearly 5 hectares of trees have already been chopped down in the village of Farzalioba.

Shukrutians end hunger strike after reaching deal with Georgian Manganese

After 30 days on hunger strike and two years of protests, residents of the mining village near Chiatura say their grievances have been addressed.

Shukrutians end hunger strike after reaching deal with Georgian Manganese

After 30 days on hunger strike and two years of protests, residents of the mining village near Chiatura say their grievances have been addressed.

9/06/2021

New report details gross violations of humanitarian law in Second Nagorno-Karabakh War 

The IPHR/Truth Hounds report details unlawful bombing, extrajudicial killings, and torture among other violations of international law. 

New report details gross violations of humanitarian law in Second Nagorno-Karabakh War 

The IPHR/Truth Hounds report details unlawful bombing, extrajudicial killings, and torture among other violations of international law.