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Talysh researcher arrested for ‘treason’ in Azerbaijan 

According to pro-government media, Igbal Abilov is accused of working with Armenian scholars and the Armenian security services.

Talysh researcher arrested for ‘treason’ in Azerbaijan 

According to pro-government media, Igbal Abilov is accused of working with Armenian scholars and the Armenian security services.

Azerbaijani journalist ‘barred from leaving Georgia’

An independent Azerbaijani journalist has alleged that the Georgian authorities have barred him from leaving the country, unless he travels to Azerbaijan. 

Azerbaijani journalist ‘barred from leaving Georgia’

An independent Azerbaijani journalist has alleged that the Georgian authorities have barred him from leaving the country, unless he travels to Azerbaijan. 

Russian police raid home of parents of exiled Circassian activist

Security forces reportedly confiscated property and interrogated the parents of Kase Kik.

Russian police raid home of parents of exiled Circassian activist

Security forces reportedly confiscated property and interrogated the parents of Kase Kik.

Georgian police face new misconduct allegations over ‘illegal’ detentions

An activist and a judge’s aide have accused police of illegally detaining them, threatening and assaulting them, and denying them access to lawyers.

Georgian police face new misconduct allegations over ‘illegal’ detentions

An activist and a judge’s aide have accused police of illegally detaining them, threatening and assaulting them, and denying them access to lawyers.

Georgian online casino employees to go on strike

At least 5,000 of Evolution Georgia’s employees are expected to join the strike.

Georgian online casino employees to go on strike

At least 5,000 of Evolution Georgia’s employees are expected to join the strike.

Georgian ‘LGBT propaganda’ bill passes first reading

The parliamentary majority plans to pass the legal package in its second and third readings in the autumn.

Georgian ‘LGBT propaganda’ bill passes first reading

The parliamentary majority plans to pass the legal package in its second and third readings in the autumn.

A new wave of queer Georgian film under threat

As Georgia’s government intensifies its campaign against queer representation and activism, a new wave of films showcasing queer Georgian stories are at risk.

A new wave of queer Georgian film under threat

By Katharine Khamhaengwong

As Georgia’s government intensifies its campaign against queer representation and activism, a new wave of films showcasing queer Georgian stories are at risk.

Georgian anti-mine protesters ‘attacked by masked men’

Two activists campaigning against mining operations in the village of Zodi have said that they were attacked by unknown masked people.

Georgian anti-mine protesters ‘attacked by masked men’

Two activists campaigning against mining operations in the village of Zodi have said that they were attacked by unknown masked people.

Azerbaijani police ‘detained, beat, killed’ man in detention

An Azerbaijani man has been killed in police detention after being detained and beaten with his two brothers.

Azerbaijani police ‘detained, beat, killed’ man in detention

An Azerbaijani man has been killed in police detention after being detained and beaten with his two brothers.

Explainer | What’s in Georgia’s new anti-queer bill?

The ruling Georgian Dream party has tabled a package bill of anti-queer legislation and amendments, coming in the wake of years of rhetoric condemning ‘LGBT propaganda’.

Explainer | What’s in Georgia’s new anti-queer bill?

By Shota Kincha

The ruling Georgian Dream party has tabled a package bill of anti-queer legislation and amendments, coming in the wake of years of rhetoric condemning ‘LGBT propaganda’.