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Kazakhstan’s Anti-LGBT 'Jihad'

December 22, 2025

The Mäjilis unanimously approved amendments including a ban on “LGBT propaganda.” This is essentially a copy of the Russian model.

Armenian parliament declines to address MP’s insult to journalist

Politics in Armenia

May 07, 2025

Ruling majority MP Andranik Kocharyan told journalist Ripsime Dzhebedzhyan to 'stay away' from him and to 'wipe her lips'. The opposition and journalist organisations are demanding an apology.

Armenia improves its ranking in the Press Freedom Index – Reporters Without Borders

Armenia

May 02, 2025

The international watchdog Reporters Without Borders has released its 2025 report, ranking Armenia 34th out of 180 countries. Details follow.

56 cases of media restrictions in Armenia: a three-month review

Armenia

April 25, 2025

International organisations classify Armenia as a country with a partially free press. The reported violations were detailed by the chairman of the Committee to Protect Freedom of Speech.

Persecution in Georgia: Azerbaijani activist says he is in danger

Azerbaijan

April 18, 2025

Rising pressure on civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan — including arrests and threats — is affecting not only domestic activists but also those in exile.

Azerbaijani journalist Afghan Sadigov released from prison

Georgia

April 17, 2025

In August 2024, he was detained in Georgia at Azerbaijan's request for the purpose of extradition.

'Inhumane treatment of Azerbaijani journalist in Tbilisi prison,' says Afghan Sadigov’s wife

Azerbaijan

March 25, 2025

Georgian Centre for Social Justice also calls for medical care, proper nutrition, and milder detention conditions for Afghan Sadigov

Opinion: 'Independent journalists have nowhere to publish in Azerbaijan'

Azerbaijan

March 18, 2025

Journalist Ulviya Ali: "The closure of Voice of America has deprived dozens of independent journalists of their last platform"

'Gift to America's enemies' – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Voice of America to be defunded

Donald Trump

March 17, 2025

Donald Trump signed the corresponding executive order on March 14.

Around 50 Georgian media outlets strike in solidarity with detained Mzia Amaglobeli

Georgia

January 15, 2025

On January 14, the Batumi City Court ordered Mzia Amaglobeli to be held in custody pending the investigation.

Reporters Without Borders call for international probe into journalist attacks in Georgia

Georgia

January 14, 2025

In the 2024 Press Freedom Index, Georgia dropped from 77th to 103rd place out of 180 countries.

Nearly 200 cases of violence against journalists recorded in Georgia in 2024

Georgia

December 31, 2024

The number of publicly documented cases of violence is nearly five times higher than in 2023.

Georgian journalist says she risks arrest over protest coverage

Protests in Georgia

December 07, 2024

Mariam Nikuradze has actively covered protests in Georgia in recent years, including the current demonstrations.

Armenia becomes regional leader in press freedom, says Council of Europe official

Armenia

November 22, 2024

Council of Europe official praises Armenia's progress on journalist safety but urges action on remaining challenges

Armenia decriminalizes “grave insults”

Armenia

June 14, 2022

Decriminalization of grave insult in Armenia has been announced by the country's Justice Minister. According to Karen Andreasyan, the controversial articles will no longer be used to persecute individuals for insulting public figures

The fight against fake news

Factchecking

August 20, 2020

Fact checkers from different countries share their experience on how to counter false information and expose the lies of politicians

Human Rights in the South Caucasus: 2019 victories and losses

January 19, 2020

Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia in the Human Rights Watch report - a comparative analysis

Georgian Patriarchate comes out against creation of cross-border zone with Azerbaijan near David Gareji complex

December 10, 2019

The Georgian Orthodox Church hopes that ‘Georgia and Azerbaijan will resolve the territorial issues without harming the two countries’ friendship’

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