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Amnesty International calls on Azerbaijan to release Bahruz Samadov and other government critics

The OC Media contributor and political analyst has been charged with treason over his contact with Armenian researchers and peace activists.

Amnesty International calls on Azerbaijan to release Bahruz Samadov and other government critics

The OC Media contributor and political analyst has been charged with treason over his contact with Armenian researchers and peace activists.

OC Media refuses to register as ‘foreign agent’ in Georgia as government deadline passes

The Parliament of Georgia passed the foreign agent law on 28 May, amid large-scale protests across the country.

OC Media refuses to register as ‘foreign agent’ in Georgia as government deadline passes

The Parliament of Georgia passed the foreign agent law on 28 May, amid large-scale protests across the country.

Challenging the system in Azerbaijan’s parliamentary election

While few doubt the outcome of Azerbaijan’s parliamentary elections, some independent candidates are still trying to challenge the system.

Challenging the system in Azerbaijan’s parliamentary election

By Aytan Farhadova

While few doubt the outcome of Azerbaijan’s parliamentary elections, some independent candidates are still trying to challenge the system.

Georgian Government begins establishing registry for foreign agents

The adoption of the controversial foreign agent law came amid months of protests, violence and a series of arrests in Georgia.

Georgian Government begins establishing registry for foreign agents

The adoption of the controversial foreign agent law came amid months of protests, violence and a series of arrests in Georgia.

Georgian President takes foreign agent law to constitutional court

At least two appeals against the foreign agent bill are expected to be lodged. 

Georgian President takes foreign agent law to constitutional court

At least two appeals against the foreign agent bill are expected to be lodged. 

‘Enhanced’ police presence announced for Azerbaijan’s parliamentary election

The reasons behind the extra security remain unclear, and mention of the announcement has since been removed from most state and pro-government media.

‘Enhanced’ police presence announced for Azerbaijan’s parliamentary election

The reasons behind the extra security remain unclear, and mention of the announcement has since been removed from most state and pro-government media.

Ivanishvili ‘sends personal envoy’ to Washington amidst growing reports of sanctions against Georgian officials

The billionaire founder of the ruling party is reported to have sent the head of Georgia’s State Security Service.

Ivanishvili ‘sends personal envoy’ to Washington amidst growing reports of sanctions against Georgian officials

The billionaire founder of the ruling party is reported to have sent the head of Georgia’s State Security Service.

Azerbaijan to hold snap parliamentary election on 1 September 

President Ilham Aliyev said the move was aimed at ensuring the elections did not overlap with the COP29 climate conference.

Azerbaijan to hold snap parliamentary election on 1 September 

President Ilham Aliyev said the move was aimed at ensuring the elections did not overlap with the COP29 climate conference.

US travel sanctions reportedly hit Georgian officials

The names of those sanctioned will be announced during the week, local media reported.

US travel sanctions reportedly hit Georgian officials

The names of those sanctioned will be announced during the week, local media reported.