News in South Ossetia

'De facto annexation': Russia and South Ossetia sign new alliance agreement

South Ossetia

May 11, 2026

South Ossetian leader Alan Gagloev described the signing of the treaty as “a step towards the reunification of the Ossetian people”.

Failed South Ossetian presidential candidate: did an ally of Alan Gagloev try to take his place?

South Ossetia

April 02, 2026

Nelli Gogicheva announces presidential bid but quickly withdraws, citing pressure from “hostile forces”

'People no longer want to put up with it': What does ‘family picket’ in South Ossetia signal?

South Ossetia

February 27, 2026

On 26 February, the family of South Ossetian Interior Ministry Colonel Viktor Margiev staged a picket outside the presidential administration building in Tskhinval

South Ossetia appoints new prime minister as opposition voices protest

South Ossetia

February 16, 2026

Dzambolat Tadtaev had already drawn criticism during his time as deputy prime minister and finance minister.

South Ossetia cabinet dismissed amid claims of $39m misappropriation

South Ossetia

January 21, 2026

President Alan Gagloev described the decision as a “routine situation”.

Ossetian experts criticize the arrest of Georgian citizen and local activist Tamar Mearakishvil

South Ossetia

December 26, 2025

Some experts say Tbilisi will use the case to accuse South Ossetian authorities of violating the rights of Georgians

Two young men beaten by riot police in South Ossetia for 'insolence'

South Ossetia

October 22, 2025

The victims’ mothers filed complaints, but the prosecutor’s office has been slow to open a criminal case.