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Russia investigates Ingush journalist over invasion coverage

A criminal investigation has been launched against Fortanga founder Izabella Evloeva.

Russia investigates Ingush journalist over invasion coverage

A criminal investigation has been launched against Fortanga founder Izabella Evloeva.

Two attacks on journalists in two days in Georgia

News crews from Mtavari and Formula were attacked on duty in two separate incidents.

Two attacks on journalists in two days in Georgia

News crews from Mtavari and Formula were attacked on duty in two separate incidents.

Georgian Public TV suspends show after extremists vow to end it

The far-right group, Alt Info, have continued a campaign of harassment against journalists, especially those critical of them.

Georgian Public TV suspends show after extremists vow to end it

The far-right group, Alt Info, have continued a campaign of harassment against journalists, especially those critical of them.

One of Armenia’s largest opposition media groups shutters

Karyak Media Holding, which includes the ArmNews television channel and radio station, as well as the Tert.am news website is shutting down.

One of Armenia’s largest opposition media groups shutters

Karyak Media Holding, which includes the ArmNews television channel and radio station, as well as the Tert.am news website is shutting down.

Aliyev signs law to muzzle press 

The law creates a registry for all journalists, with opaque requirements for inclusion as well as benefits, including preferential mortgage rates.

Aliyev signs law to muzzle press 

The law creates a registry for all journalists, with opaque requirements for inclusion as well as benefits, including preferential mortgage rates.

Azerbaijani MP resigns from Press Council after lashing out at ‘lumpenproletariat’ journalists

Javanshir Feyziyev had recently had £5 million of assets confiscated by the UK government.

Azerbaijani MP resigns from Press Council after lashing out at ‘lumpenproletariat’ journalists

Javanshir Feyziyev had recently had £5 million of assets confiscated by the UK government.

Imprisoned Azerbaijani journalist on hunger strike injures self

Polad Aslanov, an independent journalist convicted of treason in 2019, reportedly slashed his arms after being denied a weekly phone call.

Imprisoned Azerbaijani journalist on hunger strike injures self

Polad Aslanov, an independent journalist convicted of treason in 2019, reportedly slashed his arms after being denied a weekly phone call.

Georgian journalist died of heroin overdose following 5 July attack, autopsy claims

Aleksandre Lashkarava had been recovering from injuries sustained during the homophobic riot on 5 July when he passed away.

Georgian journalist died of heroin overdose following 5 July attack, autopsy claims

Aleksandre Lashkarava had been recovering from injuries sustained during the homophobic riot on 5 July when he passed away.

Azerbaijan to adopt new media restrictions

Police broke up two protests by Journalists against the new law in front of parliament.

Azerbaijan to adopt new media restrictions

Police broke up two protests by Journalists against the new law in front of parliament.

Georgian authorities fail to produce autopsy 5 months after journalist’s death

Aleksandre Lashkarava died on 11 July six days after being attacked in a homophobic riot.

Georgian authorities fail to produce autopsy 5 months after journalist’s death

Aleksandre Lashkarava died on 11 July six days after being attacked in a homophobic riot.