Police raid office of Azerbaijan’s Toplum TV
The raid comes amidst a widespread crackdown on the few remaining media outlets still operating in Azerbaijan that do not take a pro-government line.
Abkhazia to require parliamentary approval for ‘international treaties’
The amendments limit the powers of the president and foreign minister to approve international treaties and is believed to be aimed at treaties with Russia.
Podcast | Surviving on $8 a month: is Georgia on track for a real living wage?
Jeff Vize of HRW and Raisa Liparteliani from the Georgian Trade Union Confederation about Georgia’s minimum wage.
Podcast | Are Armenia and Azerbaijan heading towards war?
Olesya Vartanyan, Shujaat Ahmadzade, and Thomas de Waal discuss the likelihood of another war breaking out between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Russia warns tourists about travel to Abkhazia
It followed the release of a man convicted of raping a Russian tourist in 2019.
Podcast | Against shame culture: virginity tests and sex education in Armenia
Ani Jilosian and Tereza Panchoyan talk about Armenia’s move to classify virginity tests as domestic violence and the importance of sex education.
Draft agreement with Russia’s National Guard rejected in Abkhazia
Abkhazia has denied its intent to sign a cooperation agreement with Moscow after public pushback against a leaked draft.
Podcast | The elections that had no one on the edge of their seat
Orkhan Mammad, Bahruz Samadov, and Javid Agha talk about the Azerbaijani presidential elections.
Abkhazia proposes ‘foreign agent’ law
Activists have warned the law could be used to suppress criticism of the government.
Aliyev receives 92% in snap presidential election
Wednesday’s vote was accompanied by widespread reports of electoral fraud.