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Chechen denied asylum in Switzerland as authorities deem Chechnya ‘safe’ for his return
Ali Batayev was refused amnesty after the Swiss authorities deemed it ‘safe’ for him to return to Chechnya.
Chechen denied asylum in Switzerland as authorities deem Chechnya ‘safe’ for his return
Ali Batayev was refused amnesty after the Swiss authorities deemed it ‘safe’ for him to return to Chechnya.
The last bus out of Nagorno-Karabakh
With the exodus of Nagorno-Karabakh over, many of those forced to start new lives from scratch reflect on what — and who — they have left behind.
The last bus out of Nagorno-Karabakh
By Arshaluys BarseghyanWith the exodus of Nagorno-Karabakh over, many of those forced to start new lives from scratch reflect on what — and who — they have left behind.
Over 200 injured in fuel depot explosion in Nagorno-Karabakh
Almost 300 people were injured and at least 20 killed in a fuel depot explosion in Nagorno-Karabakh, as hundreds of people queued for petrol by the depot.
Over 200 injured in fuel depot explosion in Nagorno-Karabakh
Almost 300 people were injured and at least 20 killed in a fuel depot explosion in Nagorno-Karabakh, as hundreds of people queued for petrol by the depot.
Chechen detainee reportedly granted refugee status in Croatia
Three detainees have reportedly been released, while tens of others remain detained.
Chechen detainee reportedly granted refugee status in Croatia
Three detainees have reportedly been released, while tens of others remain detained.
Ukrainian refugees evicted from Tbilisi and Batumi hotels
Thousands of Ukrainians fleeing the war arrived in Georgia following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in late February.
Ukrainian refugees evicted from Tbilisi and Batumi hotels
Thousands of Ukrainians fleeing the war arrived in Georgia following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in late February.
Seeking asylum and a cure in Germany
Many Armenians who cannot afford costly medical procedures see asylum in Germany as their only chance for treatment recovery — despite the high chance of deportation
Seeking asylum and a cure in Germany
By Aren MelikyanMany Armenians who cannot afford costly medical procedures see asylum in Germany as their only chance for treatment recovery — despite the high chance of deportation
Stepanakert’s memory hotel
The women living at the Ed-Em hotel carry with them the trauma of 30 years of conflict, but also the spark of hope for a better future.
Stepanakert’s memory hotel
By Ani AvetisyanThe women living at the Ed-Em hotel carry with them the trauma of 30 years of conflict, but also the spark of hope for a better future.
Distance from a home at war
Bucha resident Tetiana Rovna spoke with OC media about her experience as a refugee and what it means to witness one’s home ravaged by war from afar.
Distance from a home at war
By Aren MelikyanBucha resident Tetiana Rovna spoke with OC media about her experience as a refugee and what it means to witness one’s home ravaged by war from afar.
Shattered glass at the Kharkiv train station
Baku-born Islam Melikov has lived in Kharkiv for three decades. OC Media spoke about his escape from the city and his thoughts on the war at a refugee shelter in Poland
Shattered glass at the Kharkiv train station
By Peter LiakhovBaku-born Islam Melikov has lived in Kharkiv for three decades. OC Media spoke about his escape from the city and his thoughts on the war at a refugee shelter in Poland
Afghan refugees struggle to make a living in Azerbaijan
Many are stuck in legal limbo and find themselves unable to cover basic expenses. As the social aid regime is changing many fear life will get worse.
Afghan refugees struggle to make a living in Azerbaijan
By Seymur KazimovMany are stuck in legal limbo and find themselves unable to cover basic expenses. As the social aid regime is changing many fear life will get worse.