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Adjara officials ‘met Kadyrov-linked businessman’ in Batumi

The delegation, consisting of those close to Ramzan Kadyrov, was allegedly met in Georgia by representatives of the authorities.

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Podcast | Blank posters and phallic puns: how to get arrested in Georgia

Mariam Nikuradze talks about the detention of protesters for holding ‘offensive’ signs, and Guram Imnadze talks about the legality of their detention.

Podcast | Blank posters and phallic puns: how to get arrested in Georgia

Mariam Nikuradze talks about the detention of protesters for holding ‘offensive’ signs, and Guram Imnadze talks about the legality of their detention.

Georgian activist on trial after holding blank sheet of paper at protest

Three activists were arrested while holding posters, one of which was blank, and a copy of Georgia’s constitution.

Georgian activist on trial after holding blank sheet of paper at protest

Three activists were arrested while holding posters, one of which was blank, and a copy of Georgia’s constitution.

Azerbaijani activist arrested after post criticising president

Amrah Tahmazov had called on President Ilham Aliyev to release an opposition political activist. 

Azerbaijani activist arrested after post criticising president

Amrah Tahmazov had called on President Ilham Aliyev to release an opposition political activist. 

Azerbaijan warns against travel to Iran

Last week, an Azerbaijani citizen was announced to be detained on charges of espionage in Iran.

Azerbaijan warns against travel to Iran

Last week, an Azerbaijani citizen was announced to be detained on charges of espionage in Iran.

Georgian activists arrested over protest signs released without charge

Those arrested were holding posters including a blank sheet of paper and a copy of the Georgian constitution.

Georgian activists arrested over protest signs released without charge

Those arrested were holding posters including a blank sheet of paper and a copy of the Georgian constitution.

Police confiscate anti-government banners and detain protester in Tbilisi

The father of foreign agent law protester Lazare Grigoriadis was detained by police after attempting to pitch a tent behind the parliament.

Armenian police officer faces prosecution after beating minor

A previous criminal case against the officer was dropped, allegedly on the basis that he had shown remorse.

Features & Analysis

Datablog | Georgians’ attitudes and beliefs associated with polarised media preferences

A recent survey suggests that Georgians have markedly different beliefs about the present state and future of their country depending on the television channels they trust.

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‘I dreamt of a carefree life — I was deceived’: the Armenians immigrating illegally to America

Some in Armenia brave imprisonment, injury, or even death to illegally immigrate to America in a bid for a better life.

‘I dreamt of a carefree life — I was deceived’: the Armenians immigrating illegally to America

By Armine Avetisyan

Some in Armenia brave imprisonment, injury, or even death to illegally immigrate to America in a bid for a better life.

Coffins from Ukraine in the North Caucasus

Whether mobilised, voluntary recruits, or deployed from prison, news of fighters from the North Caucasus often comes only once their coffins return home. 

Coffins from Ukraine in the North Caucasus

By Elizaveta Chukharova

Whether mobilised, voluntary recruits, or deployed from prison, news of fighters from the North Caucasus often comes only once their coffins return home. 

What an opposition win in Turkey could mean for the Caucasus

A change in Turkey’s political trajectory could have aftershocks across the South Caucasus.

What an opposition win in Turkey could mean for the Caucasus

By Ismi Aghayev

A change in Turkey’s political trajectory could have aftershocks across the South Caucasus.

The Russians fighting Putin from Armenia and Georgia

Russian activists in Georgia and Armenia have been working to fight against Putin’s regime from abroad.

The Russians fighting Putin from Armenia and Georgia

By Anya Eganyan

Russian activists in Georgia and Armenia have been working to fight against Putin’s regime from abroad.

Activists rally against ‘monster’ building on Sukhumi seafront

The construction of a multi-storey building in a historic quarter of Abkhazia’s capital has prompted pushback from activists and architects.

Activists rally against ‘monster’ building on Sukhumi seafront

By OC Media

The construction of a multi-storey building in a historic quarter of Abkhazia’s capital has prompted pushback from activists and architects.

Opinion

Opinion | First they came for the Muslims, and we did not speak out…

The silence among Azerbaijani activists and the international community over the mass arrest of religious Muslims in Azerbaijan is a disgrace.

Opinion | Azerbaijan cannot be allowed to normalise its Lachin checkpoint

As long as a checkpoint remains on the Lachin Corridor, the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh can not safely travel in and out of the region.

Opinion | Azerbaijan needs an alternative to nationalist militarism

Civil society must step up and propose a progressive alternative to Baku’s rule — one that challenges the nationalist militarism at its core.

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