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’.
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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.
Georgia
Former US diplomat and civic sector consultant denied entry to Georgia as cases mount
The US Embassy told OC Media that it was aware of the issue, but could not comment for privacy reasons.
