Protests

Protestors gathered in front of Parliament on July 11 to condemn the death of Lekso Lashkarava after he was injured during the violent events of July 5 at the hands of far right groups. © Anastasia Mgaloblishvili

Georgia: Further Protests After Journalist Dies

Media workers demand immediate action over “green light for violence”.

21 Jul 21

People take part in a demonstration against the government of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in Havana, on July 11, 2021. © ADALBERTO ROQUE/AFP via Getty Images

Historic Protests Sweep Cuba

Security forces detain prominent opposition figures as peaceful demonstrators are dispersed.

14 Jul 21

An angry mob injured more than 50 journalists during the planned Tbilisi Pride march. © Davit Mdzinarishvili/IWPR

Tblisi Pride Organisers Accuse Government of Incitement

Rally cancelled after scenes of mob violence by counter-protestors.

8 Jul 21

A protest following the infamous night of June 20th, when police forcefully dispersed protestors. © Anastasia Mgaloblishvili

Georgia: Amnesty Bill Causes Further Tensions

Activists decry blanket pardon for all those involved in June 2019 protests.

8 Jun 21

Protesters demanding that Roman Protasevich be freed in Warsaw, Poland. © Kuba Kaminski

Fears Grow Among Belarusian Diaspora After Arrest

Calls for further sanctions as well as heightened protection for pro-democracy campaigners.

28 May 21

Protestors gather in Kutaisi for another rally against the Namakhvani hydropower plant. © Sandro Beraia

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

Olga Shparaga was sentenced to 15 days of administrative detention last October and spent her sentence in an eight-person cell. © Courtesy of O. Shparaga

Belarus: Authorities Accused of Weaponising Covid-19 Against Protesters

Former detainees report overcrowding, little medical care and no chance of isolating those who fall sick.

15 Mar 21

Policemen detain journalists covering the protest in Minsk on 27 August, 2020.

Belarus: Europe’s Most Dangerous Country for Journalists

Media workers warn that the regime is systematically trying to silence them.

11 Mar 21

European Council president Charles Michel.

Can EU Mediation Solve Georgia’s Political Crisis?

Latest intervention wins promises of talks, but no sign of possible compromise.

9 Mar 21

Opposition parties gathered in front of the National Assembly in Baghramyan Avenue to protest Pashinyan. © Mania Israyelyan

Armenia’s Political Crisis Heats Up

Leader condemns army interference after military chiefs demand his resignation.

8 Mar 21

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