Caucasus

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

A street in the Sololaki District of Tbilisi, one of the most popular areas for tourists visiting Georgia © Beka Bajelidze/IWPR

Georgian Tourism Struggles to Recover

Once a key economic driver, the sector has been hard hit by Covid-19 and political turbulence.

14 Sep 21

Activists in Azerbaijan warn that violence against women is rising.

Azerbaijan: “Half-Hearted” State Policy Blamed for Gender Violence

Officials accuse campaigners of politicising the issue to suit their own agenda.

2 Sep 21

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