Georgia’s first ever queer pride event is to take place in Tbilisi in June to demand ‘dignified and peaceful’ lives for queer people. Organisers said they would not hold a festive march because ‘Georgian queer people have little to celebrate’, while far-right groups vowed to thwart it. [Read more…]
Chelidze gave a Nazi salute in court on Monday (POSTV)
Georgian police arrested the leader of neo-Nazi group the Nationalist Socialist Movement — National Unity of Georgia on Saturday for the illegal purchase, storing, and carrying of firearms. Giorgi Chelidze faces 3–6 years in prison if convicted. [Read more…]
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Faced with bullying, discrimination, and violence queer people in the South Caucasus are frequently forced to flee their homes. [Read more…]
