Man ‘attempts suicide’ at IDP protest in Gori
Protesters were demanding public housing in Gori’s Municipal Office when Vitali Gamkhuashvili, a resident of the village of Sveneti, cut himself.
Rights group appeals to Russian government over houses destroyed in special operation
Memorial is seeking compensation for over 130 Daghestani families who lost houses and property in an operation three years ago.
OSCE calls on Azerbaijan to release illegally jailed journalists
The next day, authorities arrested editor-in-chief of the Khural newspaper, Avaz Zeynalov.
Adverts on Georgia’s public broadcaster set to go ahead despite backlash
A draft law passed its second hearing in Parliament, despite opposition from broadcasters, civil society, and a parliamentary committee.
Brother of Moscow Metro bomber killed in Daghestan
Ilyas Sharipov, the brother of suicide bomber Maryam Sharipova, was killed in a counterterror operation in Gumbet District.
Controversial investigation dropped against Birja Mafia rap duo
The investigation into Birja Mafia duo for MDMA possession has been dropped ‘due to lack of evidence’.
Georgian police ‘covered up domestic violence’
Two women have accused police of failing to investigate abusive partners because of connections they have with government bodies.
Daghestani authorities refuse to reopen Salafi mosque
A salafi mosque near the Daghestani capital Makhachkala has remained closed for over half a year, despite attempts by local worshippers to reopen it.