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Open Democracy Russia

Open Democracy Russia (oDR) Publishes in English and Russian covering politics, civil society, human rights, and culture in Russia and the former Soviet states. oDR seeks to connect the region with the rest of the world and open up space for arguments censored or left behind.

Second Nagorno-Karabakh War

Survivors of unlawful detention in Nagorno-Karabakh speak out about war crimes

New evidence of torture and inhumane treatment of civilians by Azerbaijani forces emerges.

Armenia

After the fighting, uncertainty reigns in Armenia’s borderlands

The deal that stopped Azerbaijan’s 44-day war against Armenia hints at peace via economic development. Does it convince the people most likely to be affected?

How Russian state pressure on regional languages is sparking civic activism in the North Caucasus

No defence in Chechnya: Oyub Titiyev and the grim future of human rights in Russia’s North Caucasus

One Chechen man’s quest for a real education

Georgia’s new constitution keeps real change in check [Opinion]

‘Brothers, be careful. Don’t meet up in Grozny’

Fierce, independent journalism

Let’s be honest, the media situation in the Caucasus is grim. Every day we are accused of ‘serving the enemy’ whoever that enemy may be. Our journalists have been harassed, arrested, beaten, and exiled. But nevertheless, we persevere. For us this is a labour of love. Unfortunately, we cannot run OC Media on love alone, journalism is expensive and funding is scarce. Our sole mission is to serve the interests of all peoples of the region. You can support us today for as little as $1 a month and join us in the fight for a better Caucasus.

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