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Azerbaijani activists in Georgia want family names ‘liberated from occupation’

Salam, an activist group of ethnic Azerbaijanis of Georgia, is pushing for a new law that would allow them to strip the Russian suffixes from their surnames.

Azerbaijani activists in Georgia want family names ‘liberated from occupation’

By Shota Kincha

Salam, an activist group of ethnic Azerbaijanis of Georgia, is pushing for a new law that would allow them to strip the Russian suffixes from their surnames.

Georgian Ambulance crew accused of ethnic discrimination

Minority rights group Salam accused an Ambulance crew of making discriminatory remarks after being called to their office.

Georgian Ambulance crew accused of ethnic discrimination

Minority rights group Salam accused an Ambulance crew of making discriminatory remarks after being called to their office.

#Kadyrovshaitan — Kadyrov’s public humiliation of children 

When a 15-year-old boy in Russia called Ramzan Kadyrov a shaitan, an Islamic term for a demon, it was not long before he was forced to apologise.

#Kadyrovshaitan — Kadyrov’s public humiliation of children 

By OC Media

When a 15-year-old boy in Russia called Ramzan Kadyrov a shaitan, an Islamic term for a demon, it was not long before he was forced to apologise.

ECHR finds Russia responsible for disappearance and death of Chechen man

Aslanbek Saidakhmadov was abducted by police on 3 August 2009. His fate remains unknown. 

ECHR finds Russia responsible for disappearance and death of Chechen man

Aslanbek Saidakhmadov was abducted by police on 3 August 2009. His fate remains unknown. 

Troubled Ninotsminda orphanage to be converted into daycare centre

The Public Defender is scheduled to visit the church-run orphanage next week.

Troubled Ninotsminda orphanage to be converted into daycare centre

The Public Defender is scheduled to visit the church-run orphanage next week.

Georgian government denies ‘ethnic conflict’ amidst clashes in Dmanisi

Clashes have erupted repeatedly between groups of ethnic Georgians and ethnic Azerbaijanis since Sunday.

Georgian government denies ‘ethnic conflict’ amidst clashes in Dmanisi

Clashes have erupted repeatedly between groups of ethnic Georgians and ethnic Azerbaijanis since Sunday.

Talysh blogger ‘illegally moved’ from pre-trial detention

Aslan Gurbanov is currently appealing his conviction for ‘inciting national hatred’ and carrying out anti-government propaganda.

Talysh blogger ‘illegally moved’ from pre-trial detention

Aslan Gurbanov is currently appealing his conviction for ‘inciting national hatred’ and carrying out anti-government propaganda.

Blogger accused of insulting fallen soldier attacked in Azerbaijan

Since making the joke one month ago, Fuad Rasulzadeh, a controversial blogger, has received threats, insults, and, most recently, a violent street beating. 

Blogger accused of insulting fallen soldier attacked in Azerbaijan

Since making the joke one month ago, Fuad Rasulzadeh, a controversial blogger, has received threats, insults, and, most recently, a violent street beating. 

Video sparks debate about sexual harassment in Azerbaijan

Video of the incident crossed the Atlantic and was featured on the American late night show Jimmy Kimmel Live! 

Video sparks debate about sexual harassment in Azerbaijan

Video of the incident crossed the Atlantic and was featured on the American late night show Jimmy Kimmel Live! 

Georgia toughens penalties for administrative offences

Rights watchdogs warn that the amendments could have a chilling effect on freedom of speech and the right to peaceful assembly. 

Georgia toughens penalties for administrative offences

Rights watchdogs warn that the amendments could have a chilling effect on freedom of speech and the right to peaceful assembly.