Georgia’s EU U-turn
In Georgia’s anti-government protests, where are the Kists?
Georgia’s anti-government protests have touched almost the entire country, yet residents of the Pankisi Valley face their own restraining factors.
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Georgia
Georgian Dream pledges to discuss ban on LGBT marches and ‘related colourful items’
Georgian Dream continues targeting the queer community.
Azerbaijan
TikTok footage of military movement leads to arrest in Azerbaijan
On Monday, Azerbaijan’s State Security Service detained a TikTok user after he posted footage of military equipment at the Armenian border.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan threatens political refugees abroad
Political refugees who live abroad have been summoned for interrogation by the Prosecutor General’s Office of Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan sentences blogger to seven years in prison for extortion
Blogger Arzu Sayadoghlu Mammadov claims that the prison sentence was in response to his criticism of the government.
Georgia
Georgian Parliament introduces bill to amend control of state theatres
The parliamentary majority has registered a package of draft laws and amendments, one of which is to amend the Law on Professional Theatres.
Azerbaijan
ECHR fines Azerbaijan for violating freedom of expression
According to the ruling, Azerbaijan should pay €4,500 ($4,700) in non-pecuniary damages and €2,000 ($2,100) in costs.
