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18/07/2019

Daghestani anti-monopoly regulator orders minibus companies to lower prices

The Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Republic of Daghestan has ordered six local transport companies to reverse a rise in bus fare.

Daghestani anti-monopoly regulator orders minibus companies to lower prices

The Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Republic of Daghestan has ordered six local transport companies to reverse a rise in bus fare.

Georgia’s Rustavi 2 TV transferred to previous owner after ECHR ruling

The ECHR ruled that the channel’s owners’ right to a fair trial was not violated when Georgia’s courts ordered that ownership be transferred.

Georgia’s Rustavi 2 TV transferred to previous owner after ECHR ruling

The ECHR ruled that the channel’s owners’ right to a fair trial was not violated when Georgia’s courts ordered that ownership be transferred.

17/07/2019

Russia blocks Ingush news site Fortanga

Fortanga, set up in the wake of mass unrest in the republic over a land deal with Chechnya, has been highly critical of the Ingush authorities.

Russia blocks Ingush news site Fortanga

Fortanga, set up in the wake of mass unrest in the republic over a land deal with Chechnya, has been highly critical of the Ingush authorities.

Father of slain teenage shepherds resumes protest in Daghestan

Murtazali Gasanguseynov says the investigation into the shooting of his sons by police has been ineffective.

Father of slain teenage shepherds resumes protest in Daghestan

Murtazali Gasanguseynov says the investigation into the shooting of his sons by police has been ineffective.

Azerbaijan–Georgia row reignites over Davit Gareja monastery complex

Azerbaijan closed access to the Udabno Monastery following an altercation between Georgian activists and Azerbaijani border guards.

Azerbaijan–Georgia row reignites over Davit Gareja monastery complex

Azerbaijan closed access to the Udabno Monastery following an altercation between Georgian activists and Azerbaijani border guards.

15/07/2019

Women’s rights advocates demand Georgian official resign over rape joke

Levan Oniani has caused a furore with his comments about TV presenter Inga Grigolia. 

Women’s rights advocates demand Georgian official resign over rape joke

Levan Oniani has caused a furore with his comments about TV presenter Inga Grigolia. 

13/07/2019

Activist and journalist arrested and ‘tortured’ in Ingushetia

Zarifa Sautiyeva and Rashid Maysigov have been highly critical of Ingushetia’s deeply unpopular land deal with Chechnya.

Activist and journalist arrested and ‘tortured’ in Ingushetia

Zarifa Sautiyeva and Rashid Maysigov have been highly critical of Ingushetia’s deeply unpopular land deal with Chechnya.

12/07/2019

The ‘clan’ in Georgia’s judiciary reattempt lifetime appointments

Several months after retracting their candidacies, most controversial candidates seek renomination.

The ‘clan’ in Georgia’s judiciary reattempt lifetime appointments

Several months after retracting their candidacies, most controversial candidates seek renomination.

11/07/2019

Ingushetia shaken by child abuse case

The seven-year-old child may lose her arm as a result of abuse.

Ingushetia shaken by child abuse case

The seven-year-old child may lose her arm as a result of abuse.

Cancer patient arrested during Ganja protests dies in custody

Despite several appeals by the relatives of cancer patient Aydin Gurbanov, authorities refused to release him.

Cancer patient arrested during Ganja protests dies in custody

Despite several appeals by the relatives of cancer patient Aydin Gurbanov, authorities refused to release him.