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Bahruz Samadov charged with treason

Samadov was remanded to four months of pre-trial detention, and faces 12 years to life in prison if found guilty.

Bahruz Samadov charged with treason

Samadov was remanded to four months of pre-trial detention, and faces 12 years to life in prison if found guilty.

OC Media contributor Bahruz Samadov reportedly detained in Baku for ‘treason’

Bahruz Samadov has frequently criticised the Azerbaijani government in his public statements and research. 

OC Media contributor Bahruz Samadov reportedly detained in Baku for ‘treason’

Bahruz Samadov has frequently criticised the Azerbaijani government in his public statements and research. 

Detained Gubad Ibadoghlu associate ‘threatened with sexual harassment’

The news came a day after reports that Ibadoghlu’s case had been indefinitely ‘frozen’, leaving no resolution in sight. 

Detained Gubad Ibadoghlu associate ‘threatened with sexual harassment’

The news came a day after reports that Ibadoghlu’s case had been indefinitely ‘frozen’, leaving no resolution in sight. 

Outcry in Georgia after two brothers perish in Zugdidi fire

Parts of the public linked the tragedy to a lack of social security nets for disadvantaged families.

Outcry in Georgia after two brothers perish in Zugdidi fire

Parts of the public linked the tragedy to a lack of social security nets for disadvantaged families.

Soyudlu protest poster printer imprisoned on drug charges

The man was sentenced to three years in prison on drug charges that he claims are false and politically motivated. 

Soyudlu protest poster printer imprisoned on drug charges

The man was sentenced to three years in prison on drug charges that he claims are false and politically motivated. 

No job, no flat: trans people in the margins in Azerbaijan

Discrimination against trans people in Azerbaijan has very direct effects, forcing people into illegal work and housing.

No job, no flat: trans people in the margins in Azerbaijan

By Ali Malikov

Discrimination against trans people in Azerbaijan has very direct effects, forcing people into illegal work and housing.

Georgian government launches onerous and invasive registration for ‘foreign agent’ NGOs and media 

Critics say the comprehensive forms detailing funding and assets represent an unrealistic bureaucratic hoop.

Georgian government launches onerous and invasive registration for ‘foreign agent’ NGOs and media 

Critics say the comprehensive forms detailing funding and assets represent an unrealistic bureaucratic hoop.

Azerbaijani Government greenlights expansion of Soyudlu acid mine drainage lake 

The village remains under police lockdown after police clashed with local residents protesting the mine last year.

Azerbaijani Government greenlights expansion of Soyudlu acid mine drainage lake 

The village remains under police lockdown after police clashed with local residents protesting the mine last year.

Shukruti protestors charged for ‘disrupting public order’

Residents of Shukruti village have been demanding compensation for damage caused to their homes and environment by mining.

Shukruti protestors charged for ‘disrupting public order’

Residents of Shukruti village have been demanding compensation for damage caused to their homes and environment by mining.

Georgian ruling party and supporters condemn Olympics ‘LGBT propaganda’

The parliamentary majority leader suggested that the ceremony’s inclusion of drag queens demonstrated the need for a law against ‘queer propaganda’.

Georgian ruling party and supporters condemn Olympics ‘LGBT propaganda’

The parliamentary majority leader suggested that the ceremony’s inclusion of drag queens demonstrated the need for a law against ‘queer propaganda’.