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Detained opposition activists ‘tortured’ in Azerbaijan

The opposition Popular Front Party say two of their members have been tortured while in detention.

Detained opposition activists ‘tortured’ in Azerbaijan

The opposition Popular Front Party say two of their members have been tortured while in detention.

Amnesty International questions Caucasus governments’ response to pandemic

They criticised surveillance in Armenia, alleged religious discrimination in Georgia, beatings in Chechnya, and a crackdown on dissent in Azerbaijan.

Amnesty International questions Caucasus governments’ response to pandemic

They criticised surveillance in Armenia, alleged religious discrimination in Georgia, beatings in Chechnya, and a crackdown on dissent in Azerbaijan.

Six more opposition activists arrested in Azerbaijan

The six were the latest in a series of arrests of opposition activists since the COVID-19 pandemic began. 

Six more opposition activists arrested in Azerbaijan

The six were the latest in a series of arrests of opposition activists since the COVID-19 pandemic began. 

Azerbaijani students ‘beaten’ after complaining about quarantine conditions

A group of students who were evacuated from Turkey to Nakhchivan have complained of being held in dire conditions.

Azerbaijani students ‘beaten’ after complaining about quarantine conditions

A group of students who were evacuated from Turkey to Nakhchivan have complained of being held in dire conditions.

Georgia declares state of emergency

The measure grants the president the right to suspend civil liberties and enact laws by decree.

Georgia declares state of emergency

The measure grants the president the right to suspend civil liberties and enact laws by decree.

Chechen court posthumously convicts Daghestanis ‘killed in special operation’

The men’s family and defence lawyers insist the men were kidnapped and murdered by the authorities and that the special operation never took place.

Chechen court posthumously convicts Daghestanis ‘killed in special operation’

The men’s family and defence lawyers insist the men were kidnapped and murdered by the authorities and that the special operation never took place.

Azerbaijani authorities close down opposition office ‘over coronavirus fears’

The leader of the Movement said this was not the first time the government had deprived them of their offices.

Azerbaijani authorities close down opposition office ‘over coronavirus fears’

The leader of the Movement said this was not the first time the government had deprived them of their offices.

Azerbaijani queer couple ‘fear for their lives’ after Valentine’s Day video leaked online

The video, which was meant to be a private celebration of Valentine’s Day was widely shared on social media leading to threats to the couple. 

Azerbaijani queer couple ‘fear for their lives’ after Valentine’s Day video leaked online

The video, which was meant to be a private celebration of Valentine’s Day was widely shared on social media leading to threats to the couple. 

Azerbaijani police strand Baku protesters around the country

Police detained dozens of protesters in Baku taking them by bus and leaving them up to 300 kilometres away.

Azerbaijani police strand Baku protesters around the country

Police detained dozens of protesters in Baku taking them by bus and leaving them up to 300 kilometres away.

Azerbaijan cancels election results for ‘at least 4 constituencies’ due to electoral fraud

Azerbaijan’s Central Election Committee announced it was investigating 17 other seats over images of electoral fraud posted online.

Azerbaijan cancels election results for ‘at least 4 constituencies’ due to electoral fraud

Azerbaijan’s Central Election Committee announced it was investigating 17 other seats over images of electoral fraud posted online.

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