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Reporters Without Borders is concerned about violence against Georgian journalists by security forces
Society
Reporters Without Borders is concerned about violence against Georgian journalists by security forces
17 May 2024

During long protests in Tbilisi against the government's adoption of a law on foreign agents, the police actively used violence not only against protesters, but also against journalists. This was stated by the international organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

The Crimean Tatar community was fined for possessing prohibited literature
Society
The Crimean Tatar community was fined for possessing prohibited literature
17 May 2024

The Supreme Court of Crimea approved a fine of 100 thousand rubles to the independent Muslim community “Eski Kyrym” for storing literature in the Az-Zubeir mosque.

16 countries and 120 non-governmental organizations protested to the Georgian authorities against the establishment of “Putin’s rules”
Politics
16 countries and 120 non-governmental organizations protested to the Georgian authorities against the establishment of “Putin’s rules”
16 May 2024

The adoption by the ruling party of Georgia of the law on foreign agents is an attempt to establish Putin’s rules and a betrayal of ancestors and compatriots who fought and are fighting against the “Russification” of Georgia. This was stated in a joint statement of 120 non-governmental organizations in the country.

Protesters are detained again in Armenia
Society
Protesters are detained again in Armenia
16 May 2024

Another protest action against the demarcation and delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan is taking place in Yerevan. Three participants were detained on Republic Square.

New protests began in Georgia before the adoption of the law on foreign agents
Society
New protests began in Georgia before the adoption of the law on foreign agents
14 May 2024

Protests against the bill on foreign agents have started again at the Georgian parliament in Tbilisi. Students from various universities in Tbilisi will march from the universities to the legislative building.

Marches continue in Armenia to protest against the transfer of territories to Azerbaijan
Society
Marches continue in Armenia to protest against the transfer of territories to Azerbaijan
14 May 2024

An action of disobedience continues in Yerevan against the transfer by the authorities of several Karabakh villages to Azerbaijan as part of the delimitation of borders between the countries. Residents began to block roads. Security forces were brought to the scene.

Over 130 protest participants detained in Armenia
Society
Over 130 protest participants detained in Armenia
13 May 2024

Another protest against the return of Karabakh villages to Azerbaijan is taking place in Yerevan. Participants blocked roads with trash cans and benches. The police have already detained over 134 people.

20 people were detained at a protest in Georgia
Human rights
20 people were detained at a protest in Georgia
13 May 2024

Tbilisi police detained 20 participants in a rally against the adoption of the law on foreign agents. Among them are three foreigners: one Russian citizen and two US citizens.

A relative of Khabib Nurmagomedov denied information about his debt of 306 million rubles
Society
A relative of Khabib Nurmagomedov denied information about his debt of 306 million rubles
12 May 2024

The uncle of former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov denied information about his nephew’s debt in the amount of 306 million rubles to the Federal Tax Service.

The head of the Investigative Committee ordered to reward natives of Dagestan for saving people from a drowned bus in St. Petersburg
Society
The head of the Investigative Committee ordered to reward natives of Dagestan for saving people from a drowned bus in St. Petersburg
11 May 2024

The Chairman of the Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin, ordered that participants in the rescue of people from a bus that fell into the Moika River in St. Petersburg be nominated for awards.