Georgia’s EU U-turn
Georgian Dream proposes dropping fines and increasing jail sentences over protest violations
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze previously threatened a policy of ‘zero sympathy’ against the protest movement.
Freedom of Expression
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Karachay–Cherkessia
Cherkessk resident fined for posting a rainbow picture on social media
A court found Anastasia Melnikova guilty of displaying the symbols of an ‘extremist organisation’.
Armenia
Government critic accuses Yerevan municipality employee of orchestrating attack on him
The victim is a teammate of former mayor Hayk Marutyan.
Freedom of the Press
Georgian media launch several-hour long blackout over declining press freedom
Twenty-one Georgian online media outlets temporarily went offline on Wednesday in a campaign to raise awareness over press freedom in the country.
Georgia
Tbilisi Court of Appeals overturns fine against RFE/RL journalist
Nino Takhnishvili had been fined $74 for contempt of court for sitting down ‘too early’ after a judge entered the courtroom.
Georgia’s EU U-turn
Dutch journalist denied entry to Georgia twice in July
Joost Bosman has been covering the latest wave of anti-government protests in Georgia.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani rapper jailed on drug charges after criticising Aliyev-affiliated banks
Rapper Akbar Novruzlu Epi was sentenced to a month in prison.
