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26/09/2019

Council of Europe ‘concerned’ over Georgia’s queer rights record

The CoE Committee of Ministers noted the government’s failure to uphold the rights of queer people, including over Tbilisi Pride. 

Council of Europe ‘concerned’ over Georgia’s queer rights record

The CoE Committee of Ministers noted the government’s failure to uphold the rights of queer people, including over Tbilisi Pride. 

New investor to take over Tkibuli mine ending workers’ hunger strike

Coal miners in the west-Georgian town ended their protest after Economy Minister Natia Turnava announced that the mine would restart.

New investor to take over Tkibuli mine ending workers’ hunger strike

Coal miners in the west-Georgian town ended their protest after Economy Minister Natia Turnava announced that the mine would restart.

25/09/2019

Residents of Daghestan’s Kaspiysk protest beachfront constructions

Around 150 local residents protested against the new master plan of development for the Caspian coast city.

Residents of Daghestan’s Kaspiysk protest beachfront constructions

Around 150 local residents protested against the new master plan of development for the Caspian coast city.

24/09/2019

Tkibuli miners occupy mine shaft demanding overdue salaries

The miners have been on involuntary paid leave since mining activities were suspended in July 2018.

Tkibuli miners occupy mine shaft demanding overdue salaries

The miners have been on involuntary paid leave since mining activities were suspended in July 2018.

Azerbaijani opposition rocked by domestic violence allegations

Popular Front Party Deputy Chair Fuad Gahramanli has resigned following allegations from his daughters and wife that he physically abused them.

Azerbaijani opposition rocked by domestic violence allegations

Popular Front Party Deputy Chair Fuad Gahramanli has resigned following allegations from his daughters and wife that he physically abused them.

23/09/2019

Political tensions continue in Abkhazia as opposition loses appeal over election

Abkhazia’s opposition has vowed to continue to fight against incumbent president Raul Khadzhimba’s re-election.

Political tensions continue in Abkhazia as opposition loses appeal over election

Abkhazia’s opposition has vowed to continue to fight against incumbent president Raul Khadzhimba’s re-election.

Afgan Mukhtarli goes on hunger strike over ‘mistreatment’ of his lawyer

The Imprisoned journalist went on hunger strike in prison protesting against the alleged mistreatment of his lawyer.

Afgan Mukhtarli goes on hunger strike over ‘mistreatment’ of his lawyer

The Imprisoned journalist went on hunger strike in prison protesting against the alleged mistreatment of his lawyer.

20/09/2019

Afghan war veterans in Daghestan go on hunger strike

Starting on 17 September, Afghan veterans of Daghestan declared a hunger strike in Makhachkala demanding better housing conditions.

Afghan war veterans in Daghestan go on hunger strike

Starting on 17 September, Afghan veterans of Daghestan declared a hunger strike in Makhachkala demanding better housing conditions.

More young Georgians say queer rights are important than not, poll finds

Thirty-six per cent of Georgia’s young people say they support protecting the rights of ‘sexual minorities’.

More young Georgians say queer rights are important than not, poll finds

Thirty-six per cent of Georgia’s young people say they support protecting the rights of ‘sexual minorities’.

Ingush Supreme Court ruled to eliminate Muftiate

The ruling came in response to a lawsuit from the republic’s Ministry of Justice.

Ingush Supreme Court ruled to eliminate Muftiate

The ruling came in response to a lawsuit from the republic’s Ministry of Justice.