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12/08/2020

Photos of alleged torture by police published in Azerbaijan 

Journalists claimed the photos were taken in a police station in Baku. 

Photos of alleged torture by police published in Azerbaijan 

Journalists claimed the photos were taken in a police station in Baku. 

11/08/2020

Five charged with aggravated murder over death of Giorgi Shakarashvili

The investigation into Shakarashvili’s death has gripped Georgia in recent weeks.

Five charged with aggravated murder over death of Giorgi Shakarashvili

The investigation into Shakarashvili’s death has gripped Georgia in recent weeks.

7/08/2020

Around 100 Chechens ‘forcibly returned’ from Moscow to Grozny

According to Chechen state TV, the men were engaging in ‘hooliganism, fraud, and drug use’.

Around 100 Chechens ‘forcibly returned’ from Moscow to Grozny

According to Chechen state TV, the men were engaging in ‘hooliganism, fraud, and drug use’.

6/08/2020

Protesters, police, and private security clash at Armenia’s Amulsar Mine

The clashes erupted after private security removed several cabins built by protestors near the mine. 

Protesters, police, and private security clash at Armenia’s Amulsar Mine

The clashes erupted after private security removed several cabins built by protestors near the mine. 

3/08/2020

Abkhazian health authorities fear ‘drowning’ in COVID-19 cases as thousands of tourists flow in

Local medical authorities warned of a possible surge in coronavirus infections after the border was reopened on Saturday.

Abkhazian health authorities fear ‘drowning’ in COVID-19 cases as thousands of tourists flow in

Local medical authorities warned of a possible surge in coronavirus infections after the border was reopened on Saturday.

31/07/2020

Transgender woman turned away from hospital after being stabbed in Baku

The woman, who was stabbed multiple times in her home, was sent away after receiving only basic first aid.

Transgender woman turned away from hospital after being stabbed in Baku

The woman, who was stabbed multiple times in her home, was sent away after receiving only basic first aid.

30/07/2020

Workers at Azerbaijani state carpet company ‘not paid for almost half a year’

Workers from branches of Azerkhalcha across the country say that they have been paid irregularly or not at all since the pandemic hit. 

Workers at Azerbaijani state carpet company ‘not paid for almost half a year’

Workers from branches of Azerkhalcha across the country say that they have been paid irregularly or not at all since the pandemic hit. 

27/07/2020

Four Azerbaijani opposition Popular Front Party leaders arrested

Azerbaijani authorities have detained four leaders and at least 40 activists from the Popular Front Party in the aftermath of the Baku mass rally on the night of 14 July. 

Four Azerbaijani opposition Popular Front Party leaders arrested

Azerbaijani authorities have detained four leaders and at least 40 activists from the Popular Front Party in the aftermath of the Baku mass rally on the night of 14 July. 

24/07/2020

Georgian Government reverses course on cancelling contract with oil firm Frontera

The government said the move aimed to maintain Georgia’s reputation amidst a lobbying campaign by Frontera in Washington.

Georgian Government reverses course on cancelling contract with oil firm Frontera

The government said the move aimed to maintain Georgia’s reputation amidst a lobbying campaign by Frontera in Washington.

Average household income ‘almost halved’ in Georgia during the pandemic

A study by CRRC Georgia also found that around half of those who were employed reportedly lost a job during the pandemic.

Average household income ‘almost halved’ in Georgia during the pandemic

A study by CRRC Georgia also found that around half of those who were employed reportedly lost a job during the pandemic.