5/04/2018
Two States, One Nation: the mixed blessings of Turkish influence in Azerbaijan
For better or worse, Turkish culture exerts a considerable influence on modern Azerbaijani youth culture.
Two States, One Nation: the mixed blessings of Turkish influence in Azerbaijan
By Nika MusaviFor better or worse, Turkish culture exerts a considerable influence on modern Azerbaijani youth culture.
2/04/2018
Sexual violence in the family: a taboo topic in Armenia
Cultural taboos and shaming of victims means that women subjected to sexual violence at home often do not come forward.
Sexual violence in the family: a taboo topic in Armenia
By Armine AvetisyanCultural taboos and shaming of victims means that women subjected to sexual violence at home often do not come forward.
29/03/2018
25 years later, Abkhazia remains haunted by the missing
A quarter of a century after the Abkhazian–Georgian war, the bodies of those killed are still being recovered.
25 years later, Abkhazia remains haunted by the missing
By Kieran PenderA quarter of a century after the Abkhazian–Georgian war, the bodies of those killed are still being recovered.
28/03/2018
Azerbaijan’s snap election: an election ‘without the headache’
Azerbaijan is holding snap presidential elections on 11 April; the opposition are either barred from or boycotting the race.
Azerbaijan’s snap election: an election ‘without the headache’
By Kamran MahmudovAzerbaijan is holding snap presidential elections on 11 April; the opposition are either barred from or boycotting the race.
20/03/2018
Seeking acceptance: the Pakistanis building a new life in Azerbaijan
For Pakistani immigrants, even those who have built a life and a family in Azerbaijan, official recognition — citizenship — can remain elusive.
Seeking acceptance: the Pakistanis building a new life in Azerbaijan
By Bahruz SamadovFor Pakistani immigrants, even those who have built a life and a family in Azerbaijan, official recognition — citizenship — can remain elusive.
Russia’s presidential elections: a special report from Daghestan
Carousels, harassment of observers, and ballot box stuffing — OC Media’s correspondent in Daghestan was observing the elections.
Russia’s presidential elections: a special report from Daghestan
By Aida MirmaksumovaCarousels, harassment of observers, and ballot box stuffing — OC Media’s correspondent in Daghestan was observing the elections.
16/03/2018
‘Democracy came and the baron disappeared’
Georgia’s Roma people have withdrawn from a number of their traditions, including the Baron, historically the strongest figure in the camp.
‘Democracy came and the baron disappeared’
By Gita ElibekyanGeorgia’s Roma people have withdrawn from a number of their traditions, including the Baron, historically the strongest figure in the camp.
14/03/2018
Vulnerable and divided: the uncertain state of the Circassian language
As Day of the Circassian Language approaches, many reflect on the pressure the language is under.
Vulnerable and divided: the uncertain state of the Circassian language
By Madina AliyevaAs Day of the Circassian Language approaches, many reflect on the pressure the language is under.