Three in Chiatura sew lips shut in protest at ‘police harassment’
Protesters are demanding the resignation of local police officials after an altercation on 26 May that resulted in nine arrests.
‘Terrorism’ investigation launched into father of slain Pankisi teen
Malkhaz Machalikashvili said that he and others had planned to blow themselves up at the State Security Service offices but changed their minds.
Marneuli mayor and MP charged with inhuman treatment and assault
Charges were brought after videos posted online appeared to show a man being forced to wipe urine on his face and apologise for insulting officials.
Kadyrov contradicts officials demanding apology from comedian
Chechen officials earlier demanded comedian Semyon Slepakov publicly apologise for a satirical song, a tactic they frequently use against critics.
Georgian PM Giorgi Kvirikashvili resigns over ‘disagreements with Ivanishvili’
In his resignation speech the PM said he disagreed over ‘fundamental issues’ with several members of Georgian Dream including Bidzina Ivanishvili.
Azerbaijan ‘makes territorial gains’ in Nakhchivan
Despite widespread reports of Azerbaijani advances, Armenia’s government denies territorial losses and Azerbaijani authorities remain tight-lipped.
Protest leaders detained in Georgia
Opposition MP Nika Melia and protest leader Zviad Kuprava were among those detained.
State minister and security chiefs resign after protests in Nagorno-Karabakh
Following the protests in Stepanakert, President Bako Sahakyan replaces State Minister and key law enforcement chiefs.
Georgian PM ‘used Facebook bots’ in defence of Justice Minister
On Wednesday, demonstrators left dozens of boots outside the government Chancellery to protest the government’s use of ‘shameful propaganda tools’.
Devdariani labels sexual harassment allegations ‘gossip’ and vows to sue eight women
The former head of Georgian non-governmental organisation CiDA said he would file the case in court on Friday.