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Journalists demand resignation of Press Council head on Azerbaijan’s National Press Day

Around a dozen journalists marched in front of the Press Council building in Baku demanding the resignation of the Council’s head, Aflatun Amashov.

Journalists demand resignation of Press Council head on Azerbaijan’s National Press Day

Around a dozen journalists marched in front of the Press Council building in Baku demanding the resignation of the Council’s head, Aflatun Amashov.

One year after his arrest Abdulmumin Gadzhiyev faces new charges

The Daghestani journalist was arrested a year ago on charges of ‘financing terrorism’ and ‘participating in a terrorist organisation’.

One year after his arrest Abdulmumin Gadzhiyev faces new charges

The Daghestani journalist was arrested a year ago on charges of ‘financing terrorism’ and ‘participating in a terrorist organisation’.

Armenian newspaper office broken into

The founder of Joghovurd told reporters that ‘nothing of value’ had been taken.

Armenian newspaper office broken into

The founder of Joghovurd told reporters that ‘nothing of value’ had been taken.

Father of Georgia’s TV Pirveli owner charged with money laundering

Fears grow over a clampdown on media a year before the parliamentary elections.

Father of Georgia’s TV Pirveli owner charged with money laundering

Fears grow over a clampdown on media a year before the parliamentary elections.

Daghestani authorities refuse 64th request for protest permit in support of imprisoned journalist

Daghestan’s Ministry of Justice has denied a permit to supporters of Chernovik journalist Abdulmumin Gadzhiyev to hold a protest.

Daghestani authorities refuse 64th request for protest permit in support of imprisoned journalist

Daghestan’s Ministry of Justice has denied a permit to supporters of Chernovik journalist Abdulmumin Gadzhiyev to hold a protest.

Chechen teenager gives tearful public apology to Kadyrov

Chechen state TV broadcast the video of a 16-year-old boy apologising in tears to Kadyrov for criticising local officials.

Chechen teenager gives tearful public apology to Kadyrov

Chechen state TV broadcast the video of a 16-year-old boy apologising in tears to Kadyrov for criticising local officials.

Georgian opposition activist sentenced to 9 months for insulting judge

Zviad Kuprava made the comments about the judge, who was not present, in the court canteen.

Georgian opposition activist sentenced to 9 months for insulting judge

Zviad Kuprava made the comments about the judge, who was not present, in the court canteen.

Georgia’s Rustavi 2 TV transferred to previous owner after ECHR ruling

The ECHR ruled that the channel’s owners’ right to a fair trial was not violated when Georgia’s courts ordered that ownership be transferred.

Georgia’s Rustavi 2 TV transferred to previous owner after ECHR ruling

The ECHR ruled that the channel’s owners’ right to a fair trial was not violated when Georgia’s courts ordered that ownership be transferred.

Russia blocks Ingush news site Fortanga

Fortanga, set up in the wake of mass unrest in the republic over a land deal with Chechnya, has been highly critical of the Ingush authorities.

Russia blocks Ingush news site Fortanga

Fortanga, set up in the wake of mass unrest in the republic over a land deal with Chechnya, has been highly critical of the Ingush authorities.

Editor and journalist from Daghestani newspaper Chernovik detained on terror charges

Abdulmumin Gadzhiyev is the editor of the religion section of Chernovik.

Editor and journalist from Daghestani newspaper Chernovik detained on terror charges

Abdulmumin Gadzhiyev is the editor of the religion section of Chernovik.