Georgia–South Ossetia Conflict
Three Georgian citizens arrested by Russian border troops near South Ossetia
South Ossetia’s security services reported that 15 people were detained for similar violations in April.
Georgia–South Ossetia Conflict
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Georgia–Russia Relations
Russia ready to restore relations with Georgia, while still recognising Abkhazia and South Ossetia
Georgian Dream founder Bidzina Ivanishvili had vowed to ‘apologise’ to South Ossetia over the former ruling UNM party’s role in the August 2008 War.
Reviews
Review | Hard by a Great Forest — a compelling tale of a Georgian homecoming
Leo Vardiashvili’s debut novel weaves a compelling tale of homecoming, guilt, and loss, all set against the surreal backdrop of a mass zoo escape.
Geneva Talks
Russia demands that Georgian Dream deliver on its promise to apologise to South Ossetia
Georgian Dream founder Bidzina Ivanishvili had vowed to ‘apologise’ to South Ossetia over the former ruling UNM party’s actions in the August 2008 War.
Georgia
IDP self-immolates in Tbilisi ‘over housing conditions’
The man’s identity is unknown, but he reportedly remains in hospital.
Abkhazia
Russia calls for ‘demarcation of Georgia–Abkhazia and Georgia–South Ossetia borders’
Russia has called for the borders between South Ossetia and Abkhazia and Georgian Government controlled territories to be delineated. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 62nd round of the international discussion on security and stability in the South Caucasus was held in Geneva, Switzerland. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated on Wednesday that the process of ‘delimitation of the Georgian–Abkhazian and Georgian–South Ossetian state borders with their subsequent demarcation’ should be launched.
Abkhazia
Georgia’s medical programme for Abkhazians and South Ossetians may be at risk
Every year, hundreds of patients travel from Abkhazia and South Ossetia to Tbilisi to take advantage of free medical treatment provided by the Georgian government. However, a cut to coverage of diagnostics, a lack of clear information, and opposition from Tskhinvali are putting the success of the programme at risk. ‘When I first arrived, I didn’t know what to expect from Georgians,’ says Gunda (not her real name). ‘I thought people would be aggressive towards us, but I was amazed to find out i
