Journalist and activist attacked by ‘masked men’ in Abkhazia
Opposition groups claim the attack was politically motivated.
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Daily Brief
Swedish Embassy sparks outcry after praising Evolution Georgia’s ‘supportive workplace’
The Embassy later noted that they were ‘aware of the ongoing’ strike against the company in Georgia.
Chechen Deputy Minister of Information ‘kidnapped’ after intimate video shared online
The deputy minister is one of three men who have recently disappeared after videos were published in which they allegedly showed their genitalia to other men.
Azerbaijan sentences French national to three years in prison for spray painting train
This is the latest in a series of incidents marking the severe decline in Azerbaijan’s relationship with France.
Podcasts
Podcast | Brics and the South Caucasus
Shujaat Ahmadzada talks about Azerbaijan’s application to join BRICS and Narek Sukiasyan talks about Armenia’s diversification of its diplomatic relations.
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In Focus
When advocating for peace becomes treason — the arrest of Bahruz Samadov
Azerbaijan’s arrest of researcher and writer Bahruz Samadov has led to speculation about the implications for the prospect of peace or further war with Armenia.
OC Insider
Three in Shukruti sew lips shut in protest against manganese mining
Shukruti residents have protested on and off since 2019, demanding compensation for damage to their homes caused by manganese mining.
Three in Shukruti sew lips shut in protest against manganese mining
Shukruti residents have protested on and off since 2019, demanding compensation for damage to their homes caused by manganese mining.
‘No-one was held accountable’: Beslan, 20 years later
Twenty years after the Beslan School Siege, many of its victims continue to seek accountability from Russia’s leaders, who appear determined to ignore their calls.
‘No-one was held accountable’: Beslan, 20 years later
Twenty years after the Beslan School Siege, many of its victims continue to seek accountability from Russia’s leaders, who appear determined to ignore their calls.
No job, no flat: trans people in the margins in Azerbaijan
Discrimination against trans people in Azerbaijan has very direct effects, forcing people into illegal work and housing.
No job, no flat: trans people in the margins in Azerbaijan
Discrimination against trans people in Azerbaijan has very direct effects, forcing people into illegal work and housing.
Voice | Growing up queer in the North Caucasus
Intimidation and isolation defined Eric’s experience of growing up as a queer person in the North Caucasus, but his experiences now drive his work to help others.
Voice | Growing up queer in the North Caucasus
Intimidation and isolation defined Eric’s experience of growing up as a queer person in the North Caucasus, but his experiences now drive his work to help others.
Opinion
Opinion | Azerbaijan’s cooling relations with Turkey
The Israel-Gaza war appears to have exacerbated existing tensions between Turkey and Azerbaijan, potentially pushing the two ‘brotherly’ countries apart irrevocably.
Opinion | Georgia’s queerphobic laws are a clear step towards authoritarianism
Following in well-established authoritarian footsteps, Georgia’s introduction of anti-queer laws are set to have dire consequences for the country’s democracy.
Opinion | Georgia’s one-sided relationship with China comes with significant risks
The relationship has so far remained almost entirely one-sided, and in fact opens the country up to substantial new risks.