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Azerbaijani researcher Bahruz Samadov’s appeal for pre-trial release rejected 

Samadov is facing charges of ‘high treason’, which carry a prison sentence of 12 to 20 years or life. 

Azerbaijani researcher Bahruz Samadov’s appeal for pre-trial release rejected 

Samadov is facing charges of ‘high treason’, which carry a prison sentence of 12 to 20 years or life. 

Azerbaijan reportedly detains second OC Media contributor as new crackdown intensifies

Samad Shikhi was reportedly detained at Baku airport as he was attempting to leave the country.

Azerbaijan reportedly detains second OC Media contributor as new crackdown intensifies

Samad Shikhi was reportedly detained at Baku airport as he was attempting to leave the country.

Georgian government launches onerous and invasive registration for ‘foreign agent’ NGOs and media 

Critics say the comprehensive forms detailing funding and assets represent an unrealistic bureaucratic hoop.

Georgian government launches onerous and invasive registration for ‘foreign agent’ NGOs and media 

Critics say the comprehensive forms detailing funding and assets represent an unrealistic bureaucratic hoop.

Georgia detains and threatens to extradite Azerbaijani journalist

Journalist Afgan Sadygov moved to Georgia in 2023 for fear of persecution in Azerbaijan.

Georgia detains and threatens to extradite Azerbaijani journalist

Journalist Afgan Sadygov moved to Georgia in 2023 for fear of persecution in Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijani journalist ‘barred from leaving Georgia’

An independent Azerbaijani journalist has alleged that the Georgian authorities have barred him from leaving the country, unless he travels to Azerbaijan. 

Azerbaijani journalist ‘barred from leaving Georgia’

An independent Azerbaijani journalist has alleged that the Georgian authorities have barred him from leaving the country, unless he travels to Azerbaijan. 

Azerbaijani activist reportedly detained and tortured after ‘betrayal’ by former journalist

A former journalist has reportedly turned an activist who helped him flee from Azerbaijan in to the authorities.

Azerbaijani activist reportedly detained and tortured after ‘betrayal’ by former journalist

A former journalist has reportedly turned an activist who helped him flee from Azerbaijan in to the authorities.

Georgian journalist leaves pro-government TV after being asked to ‘incite violence’

During the protests against the foreign agent law, several employees of the pro-government channel Imedi have left the channel.

Georgian journalist leaves pro-government TV after being asked to ‘incite violence’

During the protests against the foreign agent law, several employees of the pro-government channel Imedi have left the channel.

Georgian parliament strips four journalists of accreditations

The journalists were reportedly banned for pressing MPs to answer questions.

Georgian parliament strips four journalists of accreditations

The journalists were reportedly banned for pressing MPs to answer questions.

Podcast | Is it too late for Georgia’s democracy?

OC Media discuss the upcoming parliamentary elections in Georgia.

Podcast | Is it too late for Georgia’s democracy?

OC Media discuss the upcoming parliamentary elections in Georgia.