Georgia

A man returns to his village of Ergneti, bordering Tskhinvali, to find his house destroyed. (Photo:Giorgi Abdaladze)

Georgia Still Has Options, Ten Years after the August War

Even a decade later, Tbilisi and its allies can strengthen their deterrence and resilience.

7 Nov 18

Young people protesting in front of the parliament building in Tbilisi, condemning the raids organised by the Georgian police at Bassiani night club. Some demonstrators compared it with the Russian style crackdowns and held placards saying "We do not need another Putin here". (Photo: IWPR)

Making Sense of Georgia's Raveolution

What was behind the demonstrations that led to the brink of “civil war”?

21 May 18

A protester in front of government buildings in Tbilisi, imitating the abduction of Afgan Mukhtarli, reportedly pushed into a car by unknown persons and a bag placed over his head. (Photo: Lib Center)

Azerbaijan: IWPR Journalist "Abducted"

Investigative reporter forcibly returned to unknown fate at hands of security services.

1 Jun 17

A woman from Tivi village praying. © Aida Mirmaksumova

FGM Uncovered in Georgia

Authorities say they were unaware that minority group was carrying out the procedure.

4 Nov 16

Thousands of supporters of the United National Movement (UNM), Georgia´s largest opposition party, rallied in Tbilisi on October 5, three days before the parliamentary elections. (Photo: UNM)

Violence Mars Georgia's Election Season

Landmark vote comes four years after the country’s first peaceful transfer of power following independence.

7 Oct 16

Pope Francis after the Holy Mass met with Georgian president Giorgi Mrgvelashvili, who attended the event with other government officials. (Photo: Tako Svanidze)

Pope Makes Contentious Georgia Visit

Low turn-out and demonstrations mar landmark trip.

6 Oct 16

Town of Akhalkalaki in Georgia's southern region of Samtskhe-Javakheti. (Photo: Samkhretis Karibche)

Georgia Reaches Out for the Ethnic Vote

Armenian and Azerbaijani voters are finally being wooed by politicians.

2 Oct 16

Batumi mosque - prayers sitting in the street because there is no space inside. (Photo courtesy of Beka Tsikarishvili)

Georgian Muslims Demand Recognition

The community wants more state support for their religious institutions.

16 Sep 16

(Photo: Tamta Tvalavadze)

Green Activists Launch Tbilisi Protest

Campaigners say the authorities are destroying parks under pressure from developers.

28 Aug 16

The Caucasus University meeting at which the new rector was announced. Shown left to right are former rector Ahmed Sanich, SOCAR vice-president Khalig Mammadov and current rector Elmar Gasimov. By APA(Photo: APA)

Caucasus Faces Fallout from Turkey's Failed Coup

Experts weigh wide-ranging geopolitical and security repercussions.

5 Aug 16

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