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Russia blocks Ingush news site Fortanga

Fortanga, set up in the wake of mass unrest in the republic over a land deal with Chechnya, has been highly critical of the Ingush authorities.

Russia blocks Ingush news site Fortanga

Fortanga, set up in the wake of mass unrest in the republic over a land deal with Chechnya, has been highly critical of the Ingush authorities.

Activist and journalist arrested and ‘tortured’ in Ingushetia

Zarifa Sautiyeva and Rashid Maysigov have been highly critical of Ingushetia’s deeply unpopular land deal with Chechnya.

Activist and journalist arrested and ‘tortured’ in Ingushetia

Zarifa Sautiyeva and Rashid Maysigov have been highly critical of Ingushetia’s deeply unpopular land deal with Chechnya.

South Ossetian journalist accused of ‘slander and forgery’ acquitted by local court

The court has found Tamara Mearakishvili not guilty of charges of slander and falsely obtaining citizenship.

South Ossetian journalist accused of ‘slander and forgery’ acquitted by local court

The court has found Tamara Mearakishvili not guilty of charges of slander and falsely obtaining citizenship.

Editor and journalist from Daghestani newspaper Chernovik detained on terror charges

Abdulmumin Gadzhiyev is the editor of the religion section of Chernovik.

Editor and journalist from Daghestani newspaper Chernovik detained on terror charges

Abdulmumin Gadzhiyev is the editor of the religion section of Chernovik.

New anti–hate speech bill for Georgian TV stations slammed by rights groups

the Coalition for Media Advocacy said the bill would give the state leverage to influence the media.

New anti–hate speech bill for Georgian TV stations slammed by rights groups

the Coalition for Media Advocacy said the bill would give the state leverage to influence the media.

Editorial | I/We are Golunov, and Geriyev, and Kochesoko…

The arrest of Meduza journalist Ivan Golunov mirrors the treatment of government critics in the North Caucasus.

Editorial | I/We are Golunov, and Geriyev, and Kochesoko…

By OC Media

The arrest of Meduza journalist Ivan Golunov mirrors the treatment of government critics in the North Caucasus.

Daghestani activists detained in rally for arrested Meduza journalist

The protest was in solidarity for Meduza’s Ivan Golunov and Circassian activist Martin Kochesoko, both of whom were arrested on drug charges.

Daghestani activists detained in rally for arrested Meduza journalist

The protest was in solidarity for Meduza’s Ivan Golunov and Circassian activist Martin Kochesoko, both of whom were arrested on drug charges.

Azerbaijani journalist sued for ‘filming election fraud’

The director of a Baku school filed a lawsuit against journalist Sevinj Vagifgizi for filming her during last year’s presidential election.

Azerbaijani journalist sued for ‘filming election fraud’

The director of a Baku school filed a lawsuit against journalist Sevinj Vagifgizi for filming her during last year’s presidential election.

Rustavi 2 shareholder sues Gvaramia and other shareholders

Director Nika Gvaramia accused the government of being behind the lawsuit to attack the channel’s editorial independence.

Rustavi 2 shareholder sues Gvaramia and other shareholders

Director Nika Gvaramia accused the government of being behind the lawsuit to attack the channel’s editorial independence.

Natia Kapanadze dismissed as Adjara TV director

NGOs and opposition parties had expressed fears that her dismissal would put media freedom at risk.

Natia Kapanadze dismissed as Adjara TV director

NGOs and opposition parties had expressed fears that her dismissal would put media freedom at risk.