Georgia
TV Pirveli journalist attacked while reporting on local politician’s resignation
This is not the first time TV Pirveli journalists have faced violence while on the job.
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Georgia
Journalists rally outside Rustavi prison to mark Mzia Amaghlobeli’s birthday
The date also marked exactly four months since her arrest on charges of assaulting a police officer.
Georgia
Batumi Police Chief says Amaghlobeli could avoid imprisonment with ‘simple actions’
Irakli Dgebuadze claimed that he did not intend for the Batumelebi and Netgazeti director to be imprisoned.
Azerbaijan
Two more Azerbaijani journalists detained as media crackdown continues
Both journalists were reportedly brutally beaten during their detention.
Armenia
Armenian official hints at a crackdown on media in case there is no ‘self-regulation’
The statement came on the same day as Armenia marked progress in the World Press Freedom Index.
Reviews
Review | Words of War — A compelling personal story that misses an opportunity to say more
Words of War is carried by a strong leading performance from Maxine Peake, who does credit to Anna Politkovskaya’s fearlessness as a reporter.
Freedom of the Press
Armenia makes gains as Georgia continues freefall in latest RSF Press Freedom Index
Georgia fell to 114th place in the world, while Armenia rose to 34th.
