12/01/2018
Azerbaijan sentences abducted journalist Afgan Mukhtarli to 6 years
Mukhtarli, who was abducted in Georgia last May, was convicted of smuggling €10,000 ($11,200) in cash, border trespass, and disobeying border guards.
Azerbaijan sentences abducted journalist Afgan Mukhtarli to 6 years
Mukhtarli, who was abducted in Georgia last May, was convicted of smuggling €10,000 ($11,200) in cash, border trespass, and disobeying border guards.
Labour ministry to ‘inspect for rights violations’ in Georgia
The Inspection Department is still unable to check workplaces without consent from employers, and their recommendations are not legally binding.
Labour ministry to ‘inspect for rights violations’ in Georgia
The Inspection Department is still unable to check workplaces without consent from employers, and their recommendations are not legally binding.
11/01/2018
South Ossetian leader meets with Bosnian Serb counterpart
Anatoly Bibilov visited Republika Srpska to open South Ossetian representation there, sparking controversy in Georgia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
South Ossetian leader meets with Bosnian Serb counterpart
Anatoly Bibilov visited Republika Srpska to open South Ossetian representation there, sparking controversy in Georgia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
10/01/2018
Rights activist arrested for ‘drug possession’ in Chechnya
Activists and government critics say charges against the head of Memorial in Chechnya have been fabricated in order to silence him.
Rights activist arrested for ‘drug possession’ in Chechnya
Activists and government critics say charges against the head of Memorial in Chechnya have been fabricated in order to silence him.
8/01/2018
22/12/2017
Man ‘attempts suicide’ at IDP protest in Gori
Protesters were demanding public housing in Gori’s Municipal Office when Vitali Gamkhuashvili, a resident of the village of Sveneti, cut himself.
Man ‘attempts suicide’ at IDP protest in Gori
Protesters were demanding public housing in Gori’s Municipal Office when Vitali Gamkhuashvili, a resident of the village of Sveneti, cut himself.
21/12/2017
Rights group appeals to Russian government over houses destroyed in special operation
Memorial is seeking compensation for over 130 Daghestani families who lost houses and property in an operation three years ago.
Rights group appeals to Russian government over houses destroyed in special operation
Memorial is seeking compensation for over 130 Daghestani families who lost houses and property in an operation three years ago.
20/12/2017
OSCE calls on Azerbaijan to release illegally jailed journalists
The next day, authorities arrested editor-in-chief of the Khural newspaper, Avaz Zeynalov.
OSCE calls on Azerbaijan to release illegally jailed journalists
The next day, authorities arrested editor-in-chief of the Khural newspaper, Avaz Zeynalov.
19/12/2017
Adverts on Georgia’s public broadcaster set to go ahead despite backlash
A draft law passed its second hearing in Parliament, despite opposition from broadcasters, civil society, and a parliamentary committee.
Adverts on Georgia’s public broadcaster set to go ahead despite backlash
A draft law passed its second hearing in Parliament, despite opposition from broadcasters, civil society, and a parliamentary committee.