#Human Rights
Protests over forced resettlement in Makhachkala
Some have accused the authorities of using a federal resettlement programme as a ‘land grab’ to acquire valuable land in the city centre.
Protests over forced resettlement in Makhachkala
Some have accused the authorities of using a federal resettlement programme as a ‘land grab’ to acquire valuable land in the city centre.
New Adjara head faces conservative backlash after approving Batumi mosque
Ultra-conservative groups called the new Chair of Adjara’s government a ‘traitor’, after he promised to authorise a new mosque in Batumi.
New Adjara head faces conservative backlash after approving Batumi mosque
Ultra-conservative groups called the new Chair of Adjara’s government a ‘traitor’, after he promised to authorise a new mosque in Batumi.
Pankisi residents complain of police pressure to stop protests
A protest was held on Friday denouncing the pressure and calling for an end to hydropower plant construction in the valley.
Pankisi residents complain of police pressure to stop protests
A protest was held on Friday denouncing the pressure and calling for an end to hydropower plant construction in the valley.
Torture, impunity, and corruption ‘endemic’ in Azerbaijani law enforcement
A new report by the Council of Europe said the institutions were plagued by a ‘generalised culture of violence’ among their staff.
Torture, impunity, and corruption ‘endemic’ in Azerbaijani law enforcement
A new report by the Council of Europe said the institutions were plagued by a ‘generalised culture of violence’ among their staff.
Rights lawyer prevented from leaving Azerbaijan
Emin Aslan, who was recently released from administrative detention, was informed at the airport that he was subject to a travel ban.
Rights lawyer prevented from leaving Azerbaijan
Emin Aslan, who was recently released from administrative detention, was informed at the airport that he was subject to a travel ban.
EU Parliament says no deal until Azerbaijan frees political prisoners
Parliament instructed the Commission and foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini to prioritise fundamental freedoms in negotiations Baku.
EU Parliament says no deal until Azerbaijan frees political prisoners
Parliament instructed the Commission and foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini to prioritise fundamental freedoms in negotiations Baku.
People with disabilities struggle to gain employment in Georgia
While the government is taking steps to help people with disabilities into work, disability rights groups argue that much more needs to be done.
People with disabilities struggle to gain employment in Georgia
By Tamuna ChkareuliWhile the government is taking steps to help people with disabilities into work, disability rights groups argue that much more needs to be done.
Supreme court upholds prison sentence for Azerbaijani blogger
Mehman Huseynov was sentenced to two years in prison for accusing the police of torturing him.
Supreme court upholds prison sentence for Azerbaijani blogger
Mehman Huseynov was sentenced to two years in prison for accusing the police of torturing him.
Protest leaders detained in Georgia
Opposition MP Nika Melia and protest leader Zviad Kuprava were among those detained.
Protest leaders detained in Georgia
Opposition MP Nika Melia and protest leader Zviad Kuprava were among those detained.
Georgian PM ‘used Facebook bots’ in defence of Justice Minister
On Wednesday, demonstrators left dozens of boots outside the government Chancellery to protest the government’s use of ‘shameful propaganda tools’.
Georgian PM ‘used Facebook bots’ in defence of Justice Minister
On Wednesday, demonstrators left dozens of boots outside the government Chancellery to protest the government’s use of ‘shameful propaganda tools’.