Caucasus

Thousands of protesters gathered in Freedom Square, in central Tbilisi, on October 14, 2021 and called for the release of former Georgian President MIkheil Saakashvili, who was arrested on October 1. © IWPR

Political Polarisation Dogs Georgian Runoffs

Enmity and toxic rhetoric dominate discourse amid a second round of critical local elections.

29 Oct 21

Armenian tanks leave Nagorny Karabakh following the end of the war with Azerbaijan on November 12, 2020. © Alex McBride/Getty Images

International Community Needs Access to Nagorny Karabakh

Europe’s leading human rights organisation calls on both sides to cooperate.

20 Oct 21

Armenian Opposition Protests Electoral Changes

Claims that the new system is being implemented without proper public consultation and will weaken democracy.

19 Oct 21

The Kamaz lorries were given to Sokhumi through a Russian-financed programme. Sokhumi is 80 km away from Gali. © Lana Kokaia

Georgia: Landfill Overwhelms Gali Village

Ethnic Georgians say that the de facto Abkhazia government is using their land as a dumping ground.

8 Oct 21

A protest by the media in front of the building of the Government of Georgia following Lekso Lashkarava's death © Mediachecker.ge

Georgia Media Complains of Increasing Pressure

Journalists warn that they are being targeted, with little official protection.

5 Oct 21

The The Bokeria Tbilisi Referral Hospital where the mental health ward was closed down. where the mental health ward was closed down.

The Bokeria Tbilisi Referral Hospital where the mental health ward was closed down. © Bokeria Tbilisi Referral Hospital

Georgia: Mental Health Care Under Strain

Scarcity of in-patient care means that many struggle to access help.

4 Oct 21

The presentation of the opposition's candidates. © Anastasia Mgaloblishvili

Georgia Heads For Crucial Elections

Vote for mayors and municipal councillors may choose the country’s political direction.

30 Sep 21

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan [L] and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. © [L] Sean Gallup [R] Alexis Mitas / Getty Images

Is Armenia-Turkey Détente Ahead?

Leaders of both countries have repeatedly hinted that direct talks on a rapprochement could soon begin.

30 Sep 21

Levan Jangriashvili (in sunglasses), who worked in Afghanistan for many years, on his evacuation flight out of the country after the Taliban takeover © Levan Jangriashvili

Georgia Faces Afghan Drug Threat

Country at particular risk due to lack of control over its occupied territories.

17 Sep 21

A sign from a Belarusian pro-democracy rally from last year in Tbilisi.

Fears Over Georgia-Belarus Security Agreement

“The agreement is very dangerous for peaceful, non-violent citizens who are escaping torture.”

16 Sep 21

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