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Former Georgian Defence Minister and media magnate found guilty in absentia

Despite an earlier acquittal, the Georgian Supreme Court has found former Georgian Defence Minister Davit Kezerashvili guilty of misappropriating state funds.

Former Georgian Defence Minister and media magnate found guilty in absentia

Despite an earlier acquittal, the Georgian Supreme Court has found former Georgian Defence Minister Davit Kezerashvili guilty of misappropriating state funds.

Journalists face restrictions in Armenian parliament as political tensions persist

The restrictions have raised concerns among rights groups about press freedom in Armenia.

Journalists face restrictions in Armenian parliament as political tensions persist

The restrictions have raised concerns among rights groups about press freedom in Armenia.

‘You are a whore’: Azerbaijani journalists condemn ‘abuse by police’

Three journalists say they were punched, insulted, and had equipment broken by police while covering a protest against femicide.

‘You are a whore’: Azerbaijani journalists condemn ‘abuse by police’

Three journalists say they were punched, insulted, and had equipment broken by police while covering a protest against femicide.

Georgian Dream’s anti-media crusade continues

From stealing microphones to boycotts, Georgian officials have doubled down on their anti-journalist offensive. 

Georgian Dream’s anti-media crusade continues

By Shota Kincha

From stealing microphones to boycotts, Georgian officials have doubled down on their anti-journalist offensive. 

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.

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.

Journalists recall day of terror in Tbilisi

One thing the media workers covering the protests unanimously agreed on: the Georgian authorities failed in their duty to protect them.

Journalists recall day of terror in Tbilisi

By Tata Shoshiashvili

One thing the media workers covering the protests unanimously agreed on: the Georgian authorities failed in their duty to protect them.

Editorial | A state-sanctioned attack on Georgia’s free press

While religious and far-right violence is a cause for concern, the legitimisation of such violence by the Georgian Government is more dangerous still.

Editorial | A state-sanctioned attack on Georgia’s free press

By OC Media

While religious and far-right violence is a cause for concern, the legitimisation of such violence by the Georgian Government is more dangerous still.