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‘No rights violations in Chechnya’, says Chechen human rights commissioner

The Chechen Ombudsman stated that there are no human rights violations in Chechnya.

‘No rights violations in Chechnya’, says Chechen human rights commissioner

The Chechen Ombudsman stated that there are no human rights violations in Chechnya.

Azerbaijani activist reportedly detained and tortured after ‘betrayal’ by former journalist

A former journalist has reportedly turned an activist who helped him flee from Azerbaijan in to the authorities.

Azerbaijani activist reportedly detained and tortured after ‘betrayal’ by former journalist

A former journalist has reportedly turned an activist who helped him flee from Azerbaijan in to the authorities.

Adult content creator detained in Daghestan ‘denied access to HIV medication’

Matvey Volodin was reportedly lured to Daghestan by police in order to expose local queer people.

Adult content creator detained in Daghestan ‘denied access to HIV medication’

Matvey Volodin was reportedly lured to Daghestan by police in order to expose local queer people.

Podcast | ‘Greenwashing’ in Azerbaijan and COP29

Journalist Arzu Geybulla and environmental activist Javid Gara discuss the upcoming COP29 conference in Azerbaijan.

Podcast | ‘Greenwashing’ in Azerbaijan and COP29

Journalist Arzu Geybulla and environmental activist Javid Gara discuss the upcoming COP29 conference in Azerbaijan.

Georgian Dream to introduce queerphobic legislation

The legislative package is expected to have its final reading in the autumn. 

Georgian Dream to introduce queerphobic legislation

The legislative package is expected to have its final reading in the autumn. 

Chechnya ‘abducts’ around 90 people linked to man accused of burning pro-Kadyrov car

Human rights activists report that dozens of people were abducted in Chechnya.

Chechnya ‘abducts’ around 90 people linked to man accused of burning pro-Kadyrov car

Human rights activists report that dozens of people were abducted in Chechnya.

Government critics attacked outside their homes in Georgia

At least four people were attacked as a campaign of violence and harassment against opponents of Georgia’s foreign agent bill continues.

Government critics attacked outside their homes in Georgia

At least four people were attacked as a campaign of violence and harassment against opponents of Georgia’s foreign agent bill continues.

Georgian Dream to create database of ‘undesirables’

Georgian Dream plans on establishing a database of people involved in or publicly supporting ‘violence’ during protests.

Georgian Dream to create database of ‘undesirables’

Georgian Dream plans on establishing a database of people involved in or publicly supporting ‘violence’ during protests.

Azerbaijan rejects detained Toplum co-founder’s request for urgent biopsy

Alasgar Mammadli, the detained co-founder of Toplum TV, is suffering from a swelling in his thyroid gland.

Azerbaijan rejects detained Toplum co-founder’s request for urgent biopsy

Alasgar Mammadli, the detained co-founder of Toplum TV, is suffering from a swelling in his thyroid gland.

Georgia’s Foreign Agent Law Live | Riot police deploy water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters

Protests against the draft foreign agent law are set to resume, alongside the second plenary reading of the bill. 

Georgia’s Foreign Agent Law Live | Riot police deploy water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters

Protests against the draft foreign agent law are set to resume, alongside the second plenary reading of the bill.