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31/10/2019

Daghestani ex-prime minister and his deputy found guilty of embezzlement of $640,000 of state funds

The former government head of Daghestan and his deputy were found guilty of embezzling $640,000.

Daghestani ex-prime minister and his deputy found guilty of embezzlement of $640,000 of state funds

The former government head of Daghestan and his deputy were found guilty of embezzling $640,000.

Georgian archbishop accuses Patriarch Ilia II of ‘pederasty and sodomy’

The accusations have sent shockwaves through the Georgian Orthodox Church and the country.

Georgian archbishop accuses Patriarch Ilia II of ‘pederasty and sodomy’

The accusations have sent shockwaves through the Georgian Orthodox Church and the country.

30/10/2019

US House of Representatives recognises the Armenian Genocide

The resolution passed with an overwhelming majority with 405 to 11 in favour.

US House of Representatives recognises the Armenian Genocide

The resolution passed with an overwhelming majority with 405 to 11 in favour.

Azerbaijani queer sex workers ‘offered money to hold anti-opposition rally’

Several queer sex workers were reportedly offered money in different Baku police stations to hold a rally in support of the police. 

Azerbaijani queer sex workers ‘offered money to hold anti-opposition rally’

Several queer sex workers were reportedly offered money in different Baku police stations to hold a rally in support of the police. 

28/10/2019

Armenian communications regulator to force ISPs to collect user data

The data would include users’ browsing history, the platforms they use, and the time and addresses of emails being sent and received. 

Armenian communications regulator to force ISPs to collect user data

The data would include users’ browsing history, the platforms they use, and the time and addresses of emails being sent and received. 

Georgian Orthodox archbishop accuses government of plotting to overthrow the Patriarch

Iakob Iakobishvili accused PM Giorgi Gakharia, Interior Minister Vakhtang Gomelauri, and former PM Giorgi Kvirikashvili of being involved.

Georgian Orthodox archbishop accuses government of plotting to overthrow the Patriarch

Iakob Iakobishvili accused PM Giorgi Gakharia, Interior Minister Vakhtang Gomelauri, and former PM Giorgi Kvirikashvili of being involved.

Georgia hit by massive cyber attack

Around 15,000 websites including major broadcasters, the National Bank, the president’s office, and civil society groups were hit.

Georgia hit by massive cyber attack

Around 15,000 websites including major broadcasters, the National Bank, the president’s office, and civil society groups were hit.

25/10/2019

South Ossetian security forces detain EUMM monitors

The EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia said the incident took place on Georgian-controlled territory.

South Ossetian security forces detain EUMM monitors

The EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia said the incident took place on Georgian-controlled territory.

North Caucasus rights groups under threat due to Russian Justice Ministry lawsuit

Rights groups in Kabardino-Balkaria, North Ossetia, Ingushetia, and Daghestan could be at risk due to the lawsuit against Za Prava Cheloveka.

North Caucasus rights groups under threat due to Russian Justice Ministry lawsuit

Rights groups in Kabardino-Balkaria, North Ossetia, Ingushetia, and Daghestan could be at risk due to the lawsuit against Za Prava Cheloveka.

24/10/2019

Pashinyan criticised for secretly doubling salaries of government ministers

The Armenian Prime Minister ordered the salary increase back in July 2018. 

Pashinyan criticised for secretly doubling salaries of government ministers

The Armenian Prime Minister ordered the salary increase back in July 2018. 

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