Georgia
Is the Georgian government secretly killing stray dogs?
Rumours have spread recently regarding the disappearance of street dogs across Georgia and their possible cremation in Gori.
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Azerbaijan
What’s behind the mass bird deaths along Azerbaijan’s Caspian shore?
Multiple cases of mass bird deaths have been recorded along Azerbaijan’s Caspian Sea coast, raising concerns of disease or toxic pollution.
Reviews
Review | A Dog in Georgia — a journey that never finds its way
While promising a story of self-discovery amidst Georgia’s political turmoil, this novel instead makes Georgia feel more like a convenient backdrop.
Daghestan
Endangered pelicans die en masse in Daghestan
The exact number of dead birds has not been specified, and conflicting reports have been made regarding the cause of death.
Caucasus Datablog
Datablog | Are Georgians becoming more concerned about stray animals?
Data from an October 2023 CRRC/NDI survey found that 22% of people listed stray animals as a top public priorities issue.
Georgia
Controversy after Olympian films video with lion cub in Tbilisi
Two-time Olympic gold medal winner Lasha Bekauri videoed himself playing with the cub while driving a Porsche through one of Tbilisi’s main avenues.
Animal Welfare
Blood and democracy: the fight for animal rights in Azerbaijan
In Azerbaijan, animal rights activists have been protesting the illegal shooting of dogs by municipal authorities, but are doing so in the face of legal challenges and police brutality. ‘We often see blood on the streets,’ says Kamran Mammadli, a 27-year-old vegan activist. Mammadli has been engaged in animal rights activism since the movement began to gain momentum in Azerbaijan, around four years ago. He tells OC Media that state violence against stray dogs played a driving role in the mo
