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Roundup of Shia figures continues in Azerbaijan
The arrests come amid ongoing tensions between Baku and Tehran.
Roundup of Shia figures continues in Azerbaijan
The arrests come amid ongoing tensions between Baku and Tehran.
Muslims attacked over new prayer space in western Georgia
Buknari village has split along religious lines over a recently opened Muslim prayer space.
Muslims attacked over new prayer space in western Georgia
Buknari village has split along religious lines over a recently opened Muslim prayer space.
Chechens ‘beaten and detained’ by security forces for leaving home on Eid al-Fitr
Audio messages detailing the alleged attacks were disseminated through WhatsApp groups.
Chechens ‘beaten and detained’ by security forces for leaving home on Eid al-Fitr
Audio messages detailing the alleged attacks were disseminated through WhatsApp groups.
Georgian Muslim villages fight back against Orthodox Church land-grab
Local residents claim the lands are vital for them to sustain their families, but local church officials don’t share their concerns.
Georgian Muslim villages fight back against Orthodox Church land-grab
By Dato ParulavaLocal residents claim the lands are vital for them to sustain their families, but local church officials don’t share their concerns.
Denial of construction permit for Batumi mosque was discriminatory, court rules
The local Muslim community has been trying to build a second mosque in Batumi for over two decades.
Denial of construction permit for Batumi mosque was discriminatory, court rules
The local Muslim community has been trying to build a second mosque in Batumi for over two decades.
Voice | ‘I have finally accepted myself’ — an Ingush woman’s coming-of-age tale
For one Ingush woman, growing up in Ingushetia meant struggling with ‘restrictive’ traditions.
Voice | ‘I have finally accepted myself’ — an Ingush woman’s coming-of-age tale
For one Ingush woman, growing up in Ingushetia meant struggling with ‘restrictive’ traditions.
Court begins hearing Batumi mosque appeal after 2-year standstill
The lawsuit was brought by a group of Muslim’s against the city authorities over their refusal to grant a contruction permit.
Court begins hearing Batumi mosque appeal after 2-year standstill
The lawsuit was brought by a group of Muslim’s against the city authorities over their refusal to grant a contruction permit.
New bill in Georgia would scrap military exemptions for non-Orthodox religions
Under the new bill, Georgian Orthodox priests would be the only people eligible to defer military service for religious reasons.
New bill in Georgia would scrap military exemptions for non-Orthodox religions
Under the new bill, Georgian Orthodox priests would be the only people eligible to defer military service for religious reasons.
Council of Europe Racism Commission criticises Georgia’s state religious agency
The commission said the agency had not fulfilled its recommendations to cooperate with the public defender.
Council of Europe Racism Commission criticises Georgia’s state religious agency
The commission said the agency had not fulfilled its recommendations to cooperate with the public defender.
Georgian Muslim leader detained in Azerbaijan
Local rights groups have questioned the Azerbaijani Government account of his arrest and demanded Georgia intervene.
Georgian Muslim leader detained in Azerbaijan
Local rights groups have questioned the Azerbaijani Government account of his arrest and demanded Georgia intervene.