Eleonora Giloyan

Expertise exists, but no law: How forensic psychiatry works in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

July 22, 2024

Abkhazian psychiatrists are convinced that it is necessary to adopt a law on the provision of psychiatric care and the guarantees of citizens' rights during its provision

Mahajirs in Abkhazia: 1.5 million Circassians and Abkhazians were deported during the 1817-1864 Russo-Caucasian War. Video

Abkhazia-Russia

June 14, 2024

It is estimated that 80% of all ethnic Abkhazians live outside their historical homeland

How the entire fund of Abkhazia national painting was destroyed in one night. What to do now?

Abkhazia

March 11, 2024

Experts believe that negligence of officials played a decisive role in the fire that occurred in the National art gallery

Scandal in "Samshit Grove"; authorities and business claim the largest sanatorium in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

November 07, 2023

Many believe that the goal of the authorities is to hand the estate over to Russian investors, much like the Pitsunda estate

"Would you like a skyscraper in Trafalgar Square?" - fight in Abkhazia against an enormous building by the sea

Abkhazia

May 09, 2023

The construction of a skyscraper in Sukhum, in the city center, began last year and violates ordinances which few even know about.

Stories about the state of human rights in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

April 03, 2023

Ombudsman Asida Shakryl talks about what it is like to defend human rights in Abkhazia, and why she is retiring

Abortion ban in Abkhazia. “Is my child really more important to the deputies than to me?”

Abkhazia

February 07, 2023

A ban on abortion in Abkhazia was introduced in early 2016. JAMNews found just one woman to talk about it with.

Thirty years later: the Lata tragedy

Abkhazia

December 26, 2022

30 years have passed since the Lata tragedy occurred - a helicopter with women and children was shot down during the Georgian-Abkhazian war

The Chevening Scholarship in Abkhazia - why it's important

Abkhazia

November 26, 2022

A unique opportunity for Abkhaz youth to get an education abroad, as well as "to see people and show themselves."

Opinion: One should not vote hungry - analysis of Abkhazia's parliamentary elections

Abkhazia

March 14, 2022

"It is impossible to rig elections in Abkhazia" - how the authorities won the parliamentary elections in Abkhazia on March 17

Top 5 most anticipated events of 2022 in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

February 12, 2022

Parliamentary elections, Covid-19 pandemic, energy crisis and more - here are the top five events in Abkhazia in 2022 that everyone will be looking out for

"Ashamed to be a victim": stories of torture victims from Abkhazia

Abkhazia

December 22, 2021

Torture in Abkhazia - why do law enforcement officers torture people, why do victims prefer to stay silent, and how to end this practice? An investigation by a JAMnews correspondent

An exhibition in ruins - an art object or a plea to restore an art gallery? Video

Abkhazia

November 03, 2021

An art project in Abkhazia: the building of this art gallery has been in ruins for over 30 years, and the exhibition there has become both an art project and an attempt to attract attention to the issue of its restoration

Op-ed: who lives well in Abkhazia?

Politics in Abkhazia

October 17, 2021

Who lives well in Abkhazia? JAMnews editor discusses hipocrisy of the legal framework and how everyone is not equal beefore the law

"We can do everything" - stories of labor migrants in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

September 23, 2021

Labor migrants in Abkhazia - who are they, where do they come from and why has Abkhazia become a favorable labor migration center for the foreign workers

Who is punished for corruption in Abkhazia? Details of the scandalous case

Abkhazia

August 12, 2021

Bondo Achba case and corruption in Abkhazia are now dominating both local media and discussions within society. Many believe that the investigation spared several high-ranking officials who may have also been involved

Op-ed: how selfishness and irresponsibility facilitate the spread of Covid-19 in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

August 04, 2021

JAMnews author from Abkhazia believes that the reason for failure in coping with the coronavirus is deeply rooted in the irresponsibility and selfishness of local residents

Abkhaz lawyers threaten to strike amid accusations against one of their colleagues

Abkhazia

June 29, 2021

Abkhaz lawyers are protesting and threaten to go on strike after one of their colleagues, Zhanna Shenkao has been subjected to pressure from authorities

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