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29/07/2019

Protest in Baku in support of hunger-striking opposition politician

Around 20 people marched through Baku’s Winter Park demanding the release of Azad Hasanov and other political prisoners.

Protest in Baku in support of hunger-striking opposition politician

Around 20 people marched through Baku’s Winter Park demanding the release of Azad Hasanov and other political prisoners.

Five more arrested over 20 June Tbilisi rally violence

Five people have been detained in new arrests over the Tbilisi clashes. 

Five more arrested over 20 June Tbilisi rally violence

Five people have been detained in new arrests over the Tbilisi clashes. 

24/07/2019

Students from Abkhazia who missed entrance exams to be admitted to Georgian universities

Applicants in Abkhazia were unable to take their exams after Abkhazia closed the border due to protests in Tbilisi.

Students from Abkhazia who missed entrance exams to be admitted to Georgian universities

Applicants in Abkhazia were unable to take their exams after Abkhazia closed the border due to protests in Tbilisi.

TBC Bank founder Khazaradze charged with money laundering

Mamuka Khazaradze and his former deputy are accused of laundering almost $17,000,000.

TBC Bank founder Khazaradze charged with money laundering

Mamuka Khazaradze and his former deputy are accused of laundering almost $17,000,000.

22/07/2019

Journalist detained in Baku on National Press Day 

A gathering of around 10 journalists near the Press Council protesting the arrest of Azerbaijani journalists was forcibly dispersed by police. 

Journalist detained in Baku on National Press Day 

A gathering of around 10 journalists near the Press Council protesting the arrest of Azerbaijani journalists was forcibly dispersed by police. 

Ingush activist ‘beaten up’ in Nalchik detention centre

Bagaudin Myakiyev, an activist against the Ingush-Chechen land deal, is on hunger strike against his treatment.

Ingush activist ‘beaten up’ in Nalchik detention centre

Bagaudin Myakiyev, an activist against the Ingush-Chechen land deal, is on hunger strike against his treatment.

Founders of Georgia’s Rustavi 2 TV demand channel back

Allegations of politically-charged changes in editorial policy in the Rustavi 2 case following a hotly contested change in ownership.

Founders of Georgia’s Rustavi 2 TV demand channel back

Allegations of politically-charged changes in editorial policy in the Rustavi 2 case following a hotly contested change in ownership.

19/07/2019

Protest against new construction in Dighomi Forest Park

Demonstrators camped out overnight to protest the construction of a large recreational complex within the park.

Protest against new construction in Dighomi Forest Park

Demonstrators camped out overnight to protest the construction of a large recreational complex within the park.

Protest in Baku against ‘Iran–Armenia military production’

About 40 people gathered in front of the Iranian Embassy to protest ‘military cooperation’ between the two countries and the arrest of an Azerbaijani Iranian activist. 

Protest in Baku against ‘Iran–Armenia military production’

About 40 people gathered in front of the Iranian Embassy to protest ‘military cooperation’ between the two countries and the arrest of an Azerbaijani Iranian activist. 

ECHR: Georgia must pay €50,000 to mother of police murder victim

The decision came after a 13-year fight for justice by the relatives, one of whom was also killed by police for his independent investigation.

ECHR: Georgia must pay €50,000 to mother of police murder victim

The decision came after a 13-year fight for justice by the relatives, one of whom was also killed by police for his independent investigation.