A stage for rebellion: stand-up amidst Georgia’s protests
Georgia’s stand-up scene is providing a space for debate amidst widening political divides, but may now be in the firing line, but may soon be facing the threat of censorship.
A stage for rebellion: stand-up amidst Georgia’s protests
By Tamar MchedlidzeGeorgia’s stand-up scene is providing a space for debate amidst widening political divides, but may now be in the firing line, but may soon be facing the threat of censorship.
4/10/2024
The ‘Black Garden’ becomes ‘a black corner’ for Nagorno-Karabakh’s Armenians
One year since the exodus of Nagorno-Karabakh’s population, OC Media reconnected with refugees to hear how they are a year on.
The ‘Black Garden’ becomes ‘a black corner’ for Nagorno-Karabakh’s Armenians
By Arshaluys BarseghyanOne year since the exodus of Nagorno-Karabakh’s population, OC Media reconnected with refugees to hear how they are a year on.
3/10/2024
Dying on the steps of parliament — Georgia’s Shukrutians make last bid for their homes
As their hunger strike continues outside Georgia’s parliament, residents of Shukruti are facing declining health and plummeting temperatures.
Dying on the steps of parliament — Georgia’s Shukrutians make last bid for their homes
By Mariam NikuradzeAs their hunger strike continues outside Georgia’s parliament, residents of Shukruti are facing declining health and plummeting temperatures.
11/09/2024
When advocating for peace becomes treason — the arrest of Bahruz Samadov
Azerbaijan’s arrest of researcher and writer Bahruz Samadov has led to speculation about the implications for the prospect of peace or further war with Armenia.
When advocating for peace becomes treason — the arrest of Bahruz Samadov
By Yousef BardoukaAzerbaijan’s arrest of researcher and writer Bahruz Samadov has led to speculation about the implications for the prospect of peace or further war with Armenia.
2/09/2024
Three in Shukruti sew lips shut in protest against manganese mining
Shukruti residents have protested on and off since 2019, demanding compensation for damage to their homes caused by manganese mining.
Three in Shukruti sew lips shut in protest against manganese mining
By Mariam NikuradzeShukruti residents have protested on and off since 2019, demanding compensation for damage to their homes caused by manganese mining.
1/09/2024
‘No-one was held accountable’: Beslan, 20 years later
Twenty years after the Beslan School Siege, many of its victims continue to seek accountability from Russia’s leaders, who appear determined to ignore their calls.
‘No-one was held accountable’: Beslan, 20 years later
By Elizaveta ChukharovaTwenty years after the Beslan School Siege, many of its victims continue to seek accountability from Russia’s leaders, who appear determined to ignore their calls.
31/08/2024
Challenging the system in Azerbaijan’s parliamentary election
While few doubt the outcome of Azerbaijan’s parliamentary elections, some independent candidates are still trying to challenge the system.
Challenging the system in Azerbaijan’s parliamentary election
By Aytan FarhadovaWhile few doubt the outcome of Azerbaijan’s parliamentary elections, some independent candidates are still trying to challenge the system.
13/08/2024
No job, no flat: trans people in the margins in Azerbaijan
Discrimination against trans people in Azerbaijan has very direct effects, forcing people into illegal work and housing.
No job, no flat: trans people in the margins in Azerbaijan
By Ali MalikovDiscrimination against trans people in Azerbaijan has very direct effects, forcing people into illegal work and housing.
4/07/2024
Abusive ‘private’ lawsuits: Georgia’s government SLAPPs its critics
Georgian officials are increasingly using private lawsuits to silence their critics free from public scrutiny.
Abusive ‘private’ lawsuits: Georgia’s government SLAPPs its critics
By Shota KinchaGeorgian officials are increasingly using private lawsuits to silence their critics free from public scrutiny.
27/06/2024
A new wave of queer Georgian film under threat
As Georgia’s government intensifies its campaign against queer representation and activism, a new wave of films showcasing queer Georgian stories are at risk.
A new wave of queer Georgian film under threat
By Katharine KhamhaengwongAs Georgia’s government intensifies its campaign against queer representation and activism, a new wave of films showcasing queer Georgian stories are at risk.