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Azerbaijan arrests opposition activists during Covid-19 outbreak

Opposition parties and human rights defenders report a new wave of repression in Azerbaijan.

Coronavirus live updates | Armenia confirms 14 more cases as the country goes on full lock-down

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Azerbaijan declares ‘special quarantine regime’

The new rules include a ban on gatherings of more 10 people and prohibiting people over 65 from leaving their homes.

Aslan Bzhaniya elected president of Abkhazia 

Bzhaniya won 57% of votes according to the official results, far ahead of his nearest rival Adgur Ardzinba.

Coronavirus live updates | Azerbaijan declares special quarantine regime

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Georgia quarantines Marneuli and Bolnisi 

The municipalities are on lockdown after a woman tested positive for the coronavirus and health officials failed to identify the source.

Coronavirus live updates | Georgia to double quarantine spaces

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Georgia declares state of emergency

The measure grants the president the right to suspend civil liberties and enact laws by decree.

Coronavirus live updates | Georgia declares state of emergency

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Coronavirus live updates | Georgian Church announces common spoon communion 'will not change'

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.