Local Media Struggles in Georgia’s Conflict Zones
Experts fear that the Covid-19 crisis may deal a fatal blow to some independent outlets.
1 May 21
Caucasus
Armenia Pursues “Astronomical” Fines for Defamation
Warnings that new legislation will have a chilling effect on independent media.
1 May 21
Karabakh Still Risky for Journalists
Border changes and simmering tensions leaves those continuing to document life in the region under threat.
1 May 21
Georgia: Risking All to Cross the Enguri
Pandemic restrictions mean that many face arrest or serious harm if they try to cross into Tbilisi-controlled territory.
30 Apr 21
Kompromat is Back in Azerbaijan
The regime is exploiting social media to inflict reputational damage on its critics.
20 Apr 21
Can Armenia’s Political Truce Last?
Early elections and a new chief-of-staff unlikely to resolve ongoing crisis.
5 Apr 21
Azerbaijan’s Children Let Down by Online Learning
Inadequate infrastructure and miscommunication have dogged more than a year of remote schooling.
18 Mar 21
Georgia: Protests Against New Power Plant Continue
Tbilisi hopes that 800 million US dollar investment will boost energy security and provide jobs, but activists say the risks are enormous.
18 Mar 21
Can EU Mediation Solve Georgia’s Political Crisis?
Latest intervention wins promises of talks, but no sign of possible compromise.
9 Mar 21
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