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9/04/2019

Prosecutor of Karachay–Cherkessia ‘fired over Arashukovs affair’

Aleksandr Tereshchenko was reportedly dismissed over his ties to the Arashukov family.

Prosecutor of Karachay–Cherkessia ‘fired over Arashukovs affair’

Aleksandr Tereshchenko was reportedly dismissed over his ties to the Arashukov family.

Adjara authorities ‘may halt’ hydropower project after protests

The project in Georgia’s Machakhela Valley had led to widespread opposition from local residents.

Adjara authorities ‘may halt’ hydropower project after protests

The project in Georgia’s Machakhela Valley had led to widespread opposition from local residents.

5/04/2019

Former police chief and pension fund official accused of financing terrorism in Daghestan

Lawyers for the men say the case is politically motivated and that security forces tortured one into confessing and implicating the other.

Former police chief and pension fund official accused of financing terrorism in Daghestan

Lawyers for the men say the case is politically motivated and that security forces tortured one into confessing and implicating the other.

Survey finds courts among the least trusted institutions in Georgia

The study found that 53% of respondents believed the Georgian judicial system was ‘under influence of the ruling party’.

Survey finds courts among the least trusted institutions in Georgia

The study found that 53% of respondents believed the Georgian judicial system was ‘under influence of the ruling party’.

4/04/2019

Daghestani authorities protest ‘unilateral’ border demarcation by Chechnya

Chechnya registered an area of around 80 hectares of land in Daghestan’s Kizlyar District as their own.

Daghestani authorities protest ‘unilateral’ border demarcation by Chechnya

Chechnya registered an area of around 80 hectares of land in Daghestan’s Kizlyar District as their own.

Men open fire on police in Kabardino-Balkaria in third attack of 2019

This was the third attack on police in the republic since the beginning of 2019, which have resulted in six deaths.

Men open fire on police in Kabardino-Balkaria in third attack of 2019

This was the third attack on police in the republic since the beginning of 2019, which have resulted in six deaths.

Transgender women ‘kicked out of’ Machakhela restaurant in Tbilisi as ‘unwanted clients’

The women said they were discriminated against because of their gender identity, a claim the restaurant’s management has denied.

Transgender women ‘kicked out of’ Machakhela restaurant in Tbilisi as ‘unwanted clients’

The women said they were discriminated against because of their gender identity, a claim the restaurant’s management has denied.

3/04/2019

Georgian social workers end strike after government ‘partially’ meets their demands

The ministry promised to provide vehicles to the agency and to hire additional staff, but have not yet reached an agreement on a pay rise.

Georgian social workers end strike after government ‘partially’ meets their demands

The ministry promised to provide vehicles to the agency and to hire additional staff, but have not yet reached an agreement on a pay rise.

200 IDP families occupy buildings in Tbilisi demanding housing

A number of neighbours protested against the IDPs, claiming they were walking on the grass and making them feel unsafe.

200 IDP families occupy buildings in Tbilisi demanding housing

A number of neighbours protested against the IDPs, claiming they were walking on the grass and making them feel unsafe.

Arrests follow Ingush referendum law protests

Three leaders and several participants of Ingush protests against the land swap deal with Chechnya were arrested this week.

Arrests follow Ingush referendum law protests

Three leaders and several participants of Ingush protests against the land swap deal with Chechnya were arrested this week.