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Georgian Government proposes database of people with mental health issues

Critics have warned the database could be misused by the government to intimidate and control people.

Georgian Government proposes database of people with mental health issues

Critics have warned the database could be misused by the government to intimidate and control people.

ECHR rules there was insufficient evidence Georgian Government kidnapped Mukhtarli

The European court did rule, however, that the Georgian Government failed to carry out an effective investigation into Mukhtarli’s allegations of abduction, ill-treatment, and unlawful transfer to Azerbaijan.

ECHR rules there was insufficient evidence Georgian Government kidnapped Mukhtarli

The European court did rule, however, that the Georgian Government failed to carry out an effective investigation into Mukhtarli’s allegations of abduction, ill-treatment, and unlawful transfer to Azerbaijan.

Gakharia’s For Georgia expresses support for ‘parts’ of Georgian queer propaganda law

The party stated it planned on supporting ‘parts’ of the package related to the ‘protection of children from propaganda’.

Gakharia’s For Georgia expresses support for ‘parts’ of Georgian queer propaganda law

The party stated it planned on supporting ‘parts’ of the package related to the ‘protection of children from propaganda’.

Georgia queer propaganda law passes second reading in parliament

According to IPN, Georgian Dream plans to adopt the amendments in their third and final reading from 17–20 September.

Georgia queer propaganda law passes second reading in parliament

According to IPN, Georgian Dream plans to adopt the amendments in their third and final reading from 17–20 September.

Amnesty International calls on Azerbaijan to release Bahruz Samadov and other government critics

The OC Media contributor and political analyst has been charged with treason over his contact with Armenian researchers and peace activists.

Amnesty International calls on Azerbaijan to release Bahruz Samadov and other government critics

The OC Media contributor and political analyst has been charged with treason over his contact with Armenian researchers and peace activists.

Lectures by Russian–Armenian blogger in Yerevan cancelled after public backlash

The campaign against his attendance was caused by the blogger’s anti-Armenian stance, misogynistic remarks, and admissions of having sexual relations with minors.

Lectures by Russian–Armenian blogger in Yerevan cancelled after public backlash

The campaign against his attendance was caused by the blogger’s anti-Armenian stance, misogynistic remarks, and admissions of having sexual relations with minors.

Azerbaijani researcher Bahruz Samadov’s appeal for pre-trial release rejected 

Samadov is facing charges of ‘high treason’, which carry a prison sentence of 12 to 20 years or life. 

Azerbaijani researcher Bahruz Samadov’s appeal for pre-trial release rejected 

Samadov is facing charges of ‘high treason’, which carry a prison sentence of 12 to 20 years or life. 

Shukruti protesters vow to sew lips shut after being barred from entering Ivanishvili’s village

After being banned from protesting at the mine’s entrance, protesters were prevented from moving their demonstration to the ruling party  founder’s birthplace. 

Shukruti protesters vow to sew lips shut after being barred from entering Ivanishvili’s village

After being banned from protesting at the mine’s entrance, protesters were prevented from moving their demonstration to the ruling party  founder’s birthplace. 

Azerbaijan reportedly detains second OC Media contributor as new crackdown intensifies

Samad Shikhi was reportedly detained at Baku airport as he was attempting to leave the country.

Azerbaijan reportedly detains second OC Media contributor as new crackdown intensifies

Samad Shikhi was reportedly detained at Baku airport as he was attempting to leave the country.