Georgian Election Commission calls on prosecutor to investigate claims of voter fraud
The CEC has called for an investigation into widespread allegations of electoral fraud in Saturday’s parliamentary elections.
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Daily Brief
Georgia live updates | Recriminations continue following ‘rigged’ election
We’re continuing our live coverage of the aftermath of Georgia’s parliamentary elections and the allegations of widespread fraud and rigging.
Gyumri’s mayor and ruling faction announce their resignation
Local media has speculated that the resignations are the result of political pressure.
Kadyrov says military academy in Chechnya struck in drone attack
It was reportedly the first time Chechnya has been attacked since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
Podcasts
Podcast | Georgia gears up for the 2024 parliamentary elections
OC Media talk about the atmosphere in Georgia ahead of the elections and claims of electoral violations committed by Georgian Dream.
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In Focus
Who’s who in Georgia’s parliamentary elections?
As Georgia’s parliamentary elections approach, we look at how opposition groups have grouped together to surpass the 5% threshold.
OC Insider
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Arshaluys Barseghyan
Ranking Georgia’s political parties by gender balance in the 2024 elections
Spoiler: they’re not very balanced.
Ranking Georgia’s political parties by gender balance in the 2024 elections
Spoiler: they’re not very balanced.
A stage for rebellion: stand-up amidst Georgia’s protests
Georgia’s stand-up scene is providing a space for debate amidst widening political divides, but may now be in the firing line, but may soon be facing the threat of censorship.
A stage for rebellion: stand-up amidst Georgia’s protests
Georgia’s stand-up scene is providing a space for debate amidst widening political divides, but may now be in the firing line, but may soon be facing the threat of censorship.
The ‘Black Garden’ becomes ‘a black corner’ for Nagorno-Karabakh’s Armenians
One year since the exodus of Nagorno-Karabakh’s population, OC Media reconnected with refugees to hear how they are a year on.
The ‘Black Garden’ becomes ‘a black corner’ for Nagorno-Karabakh’s Armenians
One year since the exodus of Nagorno-Karabakh’s population, OC Media reconnected with refugees to hear how they are a year on.
Dying on the steps of parliament — Georgia’s Shukrutians make last bid for their homes
As their hunger strike continues outside Georgia’s parliament, residents of Shukruti are facing declining health and plummeting temperatures.
Dying on the steps of parliament — Georgia’s Shukrutians make last bid for their homes
As their hunger strike continues outside Georgia’s parliament, residents of Shukruti are facing declining health and plummeting temperatures.
Opinion
Opinion | Georgia’s ‘democratic’ institutions are reinforcing autocracy
Georgia’s authoritarian regime has been using democratic-seeming institutions to maintain its hold on power and so complicate efforts to resist.
Opinion | Georgia’s new electronic voting system comes with risks
Around 90% of voters will cast their ballots with electronic voting machines in 26 October’s parliamentary elections.
Opinion | Fighting on two fronts: Chechen activists in the West
Fighting a brutal regime in the North Caucasus, and ignorance in the West, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may offer Chechen activists an unexpected opportunity.