Yousef Bardouka

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A Circassian from the diaspora, Yousef joined OC Media out of a passion for the Caucasus and a fascination with functional public transport. With previous journalism experience in Jordan, he divides his time between keeping up with regional news, podcast production, and exploration of specialty coffee.

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To many more recognitions of the Circassian Genocide

by Yousef Bardouka

•2 min read

It finally happened: Ukraine recognised the Circassian Genocide. Some of you may not know this about me, but I am a diaspora Circassian, born and raised in Jordan. I grew up in a Circassian community, and I went to a Circassian school, but had this recognition taken place, say, 20 years ago, I likely would not have batted an eye, and neither would many others, whether my age or older. There was a time where we Circassians — at least in Jordan — were not aware of what had happened to our ancest

The Verkhovna Rada in session. Official photo.

Circassian Genocide

Ukraine recognises Circassian Genocide

by Yousef Bardouka

•2 min read

Ukraine is the second country to recognise the Circassian Genocide after Georgia.

Bidzina Ivanishvili

US sanctions Bidzina Ivanishvili

by Yousef Bardouka

•3 min read

The billionaire founder of the ruling Georgian Dream was sanctioned for undermining Georgia’s democracy for Russia’s benefit.

Zourabichvili announces lawyer group to provide pro bono legal assistant to detainees

by Yousef Bardouka

•0 min read

In a televised statement earlier, President Salome Zourabichvili has announced the formation of a group of lawyers whose aim is to provide legal assistance to detained protesters and activists pro bono. ‘This is an expression of a very great civic feeling. This is what creates society. Before our eyes, from different angles and directions, a real, Georgian, free society is being created. This is the source of our hope, because no regime can ever defeat an established society.’

A protest in Tbilisi. Photo: Mariam Nikuradze/OC Media.

The Caucasus Digest

Podcast | Georgia marks holiday season with daily protests

by Yousef Bardouka

•1 min read

OC Media's Robin Fabbro, Mariam Nikuradze, and Shota Kincha sit down and chat about the protests against the Georgian government’s decision to halt EU integration, going on for almost a month now as the holiday season descends on Georgia. Read more: * When EU politicians say one thing, Georgian Dream leaders say another * ‘When we get in the minibus, the fun will start’ — How Georgian police torture detained protesters * Calls for a general strike in Georgia: where are t

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Baltic states impose travel restrictions on Ivanishvili and other Georgian officials

by Yousef Bardouka

•2 min read

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have imposed travel restrictions on Georgian officials — including Georgian Dream founder Bidzina Ivanishvili and Interior Minister Vakhtang Gomelauri — for cracking down on protesters. All three Baltic states imposed the travel restrictions on Monday, having earlier announced their intent to enact sanctions the day prior. Both Lithuania and Estonia sanctioned 11 officials including Georgian Dream founder and honorary chair Bidzina Ivanishvili and Interior Mini

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