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Open Caucasus Media
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Russia expresses its ‘readiness’ to provide support as the situation between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains tense
Published: March 21, 2025 14:48
Russia also said that Armenia’s ‘frozen’ membership in the CSTO ‘does not contribute to strengthening Armenia’s security’.
Russia places Circassian activist Martin Kochesoko on wanted list
https://oc-media.org/russia-places-circassian-activist-martin-kochesoko-on-wanted-list/
Published: March 21, 2025 14:31
The leader of the Khabze organisation is being sought under an unnamed article of Russia’s Criminal Code.
Georgian courts ‘unlawfully’ leave journalist Afgan Sadigov in pre-extradition detention
Published: March 21, 2025 14:23
The ECHR previously banned the extradition of Sadigov to Azerbaijan, after which he ended his 161-day hunger strike.
Pro-government commentator appointed as advisor to controversial Georgian President Kavelashvili
Published: March 21, 2025 14:19
Luka Ekhvaia has stood out for his harsh rhetoric towards both internal and external critics of the ruling Georgian Dream party.
Armenian and Russian foreign ministries hold talks in Moscow
https://oc-media.org/armenian-and-russian-foreign-ministries-hold-talks-in-moscow/
Published: March 21, 2025 12:21
The consultations were held as Armenia’s relations with Russia have appeared to improve in recent months.
Kobakhidze and Pashinyan meet ahead of National League play-off
https://oc-media.org/kobakhidze-and-pashinyan-meet-ahead-of-national-league-play-off/
Published: March 21, 2025 11:55
The next match between the Armenian and Georgian national football teams will be held in Tbilisi on Sunday.
Chechen ‘witch’ apologises live on air of Chechen TV channel
https://oc-media.org/chechen-witch-apologises-live-on-air-of-chechen-tv-channel/
Published: March 21, 2025 11:36
A woman who ‘provided magical services’ has been forced to publicly apologise in Chechnya.
Repression of independent civil society organisations continues in Azerbaijan
https://oc-media.org/repression-of-independent-civil-society-organisations-continues-in-azerbaijan/
Published: March 21, 2025 11:23
While the crackdown in Azerbaijan continues, following the latest arrests, more and more people are wary of speaking out about the repression openly.
Kobakhidze rejects Chiatura miners’ demand for the state to take over management of underground mining
Published: March 21, 2025 09:36
Since 28 February, thousands of miners have been holding protests demanding that the state protect the rights of Georgian Manganese employees.
Friday, 21 March 2025
https://oc-media.org/friday-21-march-2025/
Published: March 21, 2025 08:46
Regional * During a briefing on Thursday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova expressed Russia’s readiness to ‘provide support to our Azerbaijani and Armenian partners on all tracks in the form and volume that will be in demand by both…
Owner of Georgian pro-government TV channel Imedi loses $130 million appeal in UK court
Published: March 20, 2025 14:50
The dispute revolved around efforts to recover the assets of billionaire opposition figure Badri Patarkatsishvili following his death in 2008.
Lithuanian women’s rights advocate, who has lived in Georgia for 15 years, denied entry
Published: March 20, 2025 14:37
The reasons behind the decision remain unclear.
Owner of pro-government channel Imedi wants to buy Georgian office of RFE/RL
https://oc-media.org/owner-of-pro-government-channel-imedi-wants-to-buy-georgian-office-of-rfe-rl/
Published: March 20, 2025 14:13
On Friday, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order demanding that the parent agency operating RFE/RL and VOA reduce their operations.
​​Kadyrov’s eldest daughter becomes sole owner of Chechnya’s largest mineral water company
Published: March 20, 2025 13:58
Aishat Kadyrova recently left her position as deputy chair of the Chechen government administration, citing her gender.
Pashinyan appeals for peace as fears of new war between Armenia and Azerbaijan grow
Published: March 20, 2025 13:52
The new round of tension started to build up shortly after Armenia accepted Azerbaijani latest proposal of peace treaty.
Georgian Dream again hints at regulating online media
https://oc-media.org/georgian-dream-again-hints-at-regulating-online-media/
Published: March 20, 2025 11:43
The ruling party emphasised that online media has been growing as a source of information.
Endangered pelicans die en masse in Daghestan
https://oc-media.org/endangered-pelicans-die-en-masse-in-daghestan/
Published: March 20, 2025 10:58
The exact number of dead birds has not been specified, and conflicting reports have been made regarding the cause of death.
Armenia Turkey checkpoint to temporarily open for humanitarian aid to Syria
https://oc-media.org/armenia-turkey-checkpoint-to-temporarily-open-for-humanitarian-aid-to-syria/
Published: March 20, 2025 10:46
The checkpoint was previously opened in 2023 in order for Armenia to send humanitarian aid to Turkey following the Turkey–Syria earthquake.
Decolonising the North Caucasus, one language at a time
https://oc-media.org/decolonising-the-north-caucasus-one-language-at-a-time/
Published: March 20, 2025 09:25
Хьоме дешархо (Dear Reader), Much has already been said about the likely closure of RFE/RL and the consequences it will have for the region. However, there is one crucial aspect that I believe deserves more attention: RFE/RL’s decolonial impact. I have…
Thursday, 20 March 2025
https://oc-media.org/thursday-20-march-2025/
Published: March 20, 2025 08:51
Regional * On Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, Armenia again refuted Azerbaijani accusations of ceasefire violations. It also noted that Azerbaijan ‘has not provided’ Armenia with ‘any factual evidence or justification’ regarding the allegations. …
Review | Silk Road: Journey of the Armenian Diaspora (1971–1982) — a showcase of Armenian disco
Published: March 20, 2025 07:34
An exuberant and historically rich compilation of rare disco tunes, Silk Road offers a taste of the Armenian diaspora scene in 1970s Los Angeles.
Pashinyan’s wife launches series of educational talks, mimicking Ted Talks
https://oc-media.org/pashinyans-wife-launches-series-of-educational-talks-mimicking-ted-talks/
Published: March 19, 2025 14:49
Pashinyan was the first speaker in the series of lectures.
UNM member detained in Kazakhstan ‘at Russia’s request’ but later released, the party says
Published: March 19, 2025 14:28
The party did not specify the details of the detention.
North Ossetian Human Rights Сommisioner urges local authorities to reopen torture case
Published: March 19, 2025 14:16
Batraz Gogaev, who accused authorities of torture, was charged with extortion.
TikTok footage of military movement leads to arrest in Azerbaijan
https://oc-media.org/tiktok-footage-of-military-movement-leads-to-arrest-in-azerbaijan/
Published: March 19, 2025 14:04
On Monday, Azerbaijan’s State Security Service detained a TikTok user after he posted footage of military equipment at the Armenian border.
Podcast | Can OC Media survive in a new global reality?
https://oc-media.org/podcast-can-oc-media-survive-in-a-new-global-reality/
Published: March 19, 2025 13:52
OC Media’s Robin Fabbro, Dominik Cagara, and Mariam Nikruadze talk about OC Media’s plans to survive and thrive in the new global reality.
‘I am standing up to fight’: how Georgia’s protests extend beyond Tbilisi
https://oc-media.org/i-am-standing-up-to-fight-how-georgias-protests-extend-beyond-tbilisi/
Published: March 19, 2025 13:40
While Tbilisi remains a focal point in the ongoing anti-government protests, a crucial dimension of political resistance unfolds in Georgia’s regions.
Pashinyan’s office says Armenia received no facts from Azerbaijan regarding ceasefire violation allegations
Published: March 19, 2025 13:28
Armenia expressed willingness to investigate any evidence provided by Azerbaijan to support accusations of recent Armenian ceasefire violations.
Chechen convicted for murdering Boris Nemtsov will serve rest of his sentence in Chechnya
Published: March 19, 2025 12:48
Khamzat Bakhaev, convicted for the murder of Boris Nemtsov, has been granted a request to be transferred to his native Chechnya.
Israel signs deal granting Azerbaijan’s SOCAR the rights to explore natural gas production
Published: March 19, 2025 11:55
The agreement was the latest sign of increasingly close ties between Israel and Azerbaijan.
OC Media co-director Mariam Nikuradze fined for ‘road blocking’ while covering rally
Published: March 19, 2025 11:51
This is not the first time a journalist has been fined for road blocking during ongoing protests.
Wednesday, 19 March 2025
https://oc-media.org/wednesday-19-march-2025/
Published: March 19, 2025 09:15
Regional * On Tuesday and Wednesday, Azerbaijan’s Defence Ministry again claimed that Armenian forces violated the ceasefire on several different occasions throughout the day, night, and into the early morning. In response, the Armenian Defence Ministry…
EU urges fair treatment of Armenian prisoners in Azerbaijan
https://oc-media.org/eu-urges-fair-treatment-of-armenian-prisoners-in-azerbaijan/
Published: March 19, 2025 09:04
EU spokesperson Anita Hipper also stated that the EU would continue to support the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
OC Media donates crowdfunding proceeds to local media as Trump’s aid cuts continue to hit
Published: March 18, 2025 14:33
The GoFundMe campaign, supported by hundreds of individual donors, raised £2,900 ($3,700) in February.
Court finds journalist severely beaten by law enforcement officers guilty of disobeying police
Published: March 18, 2025 14:32
The Interior Ministry charged Keshelashvili with petty hooliganism and disobedience to the police at the same protest where he was severely beaten up.
Clooney Foundation for Justice to monitor Mzia Amaghlobeli’s trial
https://oc-media.org/clooney-foundation-for-justice-to-monitor-mzia-amaghlobelis-trial/
Published: March 18, 2025 14:27
The media manager has been in custody for over two months.
Kadyrov sends Chechnya’s fifth regiment to Ukraine
https://oc-media.org/kadyrov-sends-chechnyas-fifth-regiment-to-ukraine/
Published: March 18, 2025 13:36
A new regiment has been formed in Chechnya to take part in the full-scale war against Ukraine.
Review | Hard by a Great Forest — a compelling tale of a Georgian homecoming
https://oc-media.org/review-hard-by-a-great-forest-a-compelling-tale-of-a-georgian-homecoming/
Published: March 18, 2025 13:22
Leo Vardiashvili’s debut novel weaves a compelling tale of homecoming, guilt, and loss, all set against the surreal backdrop of a mass zoo escape.
Daghestani authorities complete investigation into mass poisoning of local residents
Published: March 18, 2025 12:58
At least 270 people sought medical help related to the mass poisoning.
US Ambassador to Georgia meets Zourabichvili
https://oc-media.org/us-ambassador-to-georgia-meets-zourabichvili/
Published: March 18, 2025 11:42
The issue of meetings with Western officials gained particular sensitivity after the contested elections.
Local Abkhazian official reportedly involved in violent attack on Russian tourist
Published: March 18, 2025 11:41
There have been conflicting accounts of the incident.
Prosecutor General freezes five funding sources helping pro-EU protesters
https://oc-media.org/prosecutor-general-freezes-five-funding-sources-helping-pro-eu-protesters/
Published: March 18, 2025 10:46
The funding sources have been accused of being involved in criminal activities.
Mayor of Ingush capital Magas bans staff from using the word ‘no’
https://oc-media.org/mayor-of-ingush-capital-magas-bans-staff-from-using-the-word-no/
Published: March 18, 2025 10:43
The order came following repeated failure of municipal issues and repairs to be addressed.
Armenian Labour Minister ‘hosted’ by Trump at Mar-a-Lago
https://oc-media.org/armenian-labour-minister-hosted-by-trump-at-mar-a-lago/
Published: March 18, 2025 09:42
Narek Mkrtchyan, also the head of foreign relations for the ruling Civil Contract Party, previously attended one of Trump’s inauguration events.
Georgian Dream U-turn on mandatory ‘standards’ for online media
https://oc-media.org/georgian-dream-u-turn-on-mandatory-standards-for-online-media/
Published: March 18, 2025 09:10
The statements came just hours after a Georgian Dream MP announced that a revised bill would extend to online media outlets.
Did Russian support help Badra Gunba win Abkhazia’s presidential election?
https://oc-media.org/did-russian-support-help-badra-gunba-win-abkhazias-presidential-election/
Published: March 18, 2025 08:59
In the days since the Kremlin-favoured candidate won, authorities have increasingly cracked down on political opponents. na
Tuesday, 18 March 2025
https://oc-media.org/tuesday-18-march-2025/
Published: March 18, 2025 08:46
Regional * Yerevan has again denied accusations by Baku that ‘Armenian Armed Forces fired at Azerbaijani positions located in the eastern and southeastern sectors of the border’. It is the seventh accusation from the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry…
Armenia offers to investigate Azerbaijan’s ceasefire violation allegations
https://oc-media.org/armenia-offers-to-investigate-azerbaijans-ceasefire-violation-allegations/
Published: March 18, 2025 08:40
Azerbaijan has accused Armenia of violating the ceasefire agreement seven times since 16Â March.
Armenia rejects Azerbaijani preconditions for signing peace treaty
https://oc-media.org/armenia-rejects-azerbaijani-preconditions-for-signing-peace-treaty/
Published: March 17, 2025 15:35
Mirzoyan said that the Azerbaijani preconditions for signing the peace treaty had been ‘raised before’, but Armenia ‘never accepted their legitimacy’.
UNM criticises Zourabichvili for saying political unity is ‘unattainable’
https://oc-media.org/unm-criticises-zourabichvili-for-saying-political-unity-is-unattainable/
Published: March 17, 2025 15:10
Georgia’s fifth president had said that political unity between opposition groups was ‘externally imposed’ and ‘unattainable’.
Azerbaijan threatens political refugees abroad
https://oc-media.org/azerbaijan-threatens-political-refugees-abroad/
Published: March 17, 2025 15:05
Political refugees who live abroad have been summoned for interrogation by the Prosecutor General’s Office of Azerbaijan.
Georgian Dream to legislate ‘standards’ for online media
https://oc-media.org/georgian-dream-to-legislate-standards-for-online-media/
Published: March 17, 2025 14:55
Until now, the ruling party’s bill had only targeted TV broadcasters.
Civil society crackdown continues as Azerbaijan ramps up attacks on USAID
https://oc-media.org/civil-society-crackdown-continues-as-azerbaijan-ramps-up-attacks-on-usaid/
Published: March 17, 2025 14:16
Two civil society leaders were arrested and one has been placed on the wanted list as part of the same case.
Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians threaten to sue Armenian government if international lawsuits are dropped
Published: March 17, 2025 13:41
Armenia and Azerbaijan recently agreed to a peace deal, with sources stating that an Armenian concession is the dropping of international lawsuits.
Chechen resident issues public apology after criticising ambulance service
https://oc-media.org/chechen-resident-issues-public-apology-after-criticising-ambulance-service/
Published: March 17, 2025 13:30
Chechen state TV aired the apology, which was made by a resident of the Urus-Martan district.
Top officials from Trump’s administration make direct diplomatic overtures to Azerbaijan
Published: March 17, 2025 13:26
The overtures from the US follow Armenia and Azerbaijan agreeing to sign a historic peace treaty.
3,500 reportedly laid off as Georgia’s Chiatura Management Company declares bankruptcy
Published: March 17, 2025 12:09
The company previously announced that it wouldn’t resume underground mining, citing ‘unprofitability’ as protests against the company continue.
Three Ingush teenagers suspected of ‘preparing a terrorist act’
https://oc-media.org/three-ingush-teenagers-suspected-of-preparing-a-terrorist-act/
Published: March 17, 2025 11:52
They were reportedly preparing a terrorist attack in an Orthodox church.
RFE/RL and VOA face closure after additional Trump-ordered funding cuts announced
Published: March 17, 2025 11:12
The cuts will impact a wide range of US-funded outlets under the umbrella of the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM).
Saakashvili sentenced for illegally crossing into Georgia, prison term extended until 2032
Published: March 17, 2025 10:58
The former Georgian president was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for illegally crossing into the country in 2021.
Russia cancels recommendations against tourism to Abkhazia
https://oc-media.org/russia-cancels-recommendations-against-tourism-to-abkhazia/
Published: March 17, 2025 10:56
The travel advisory had been in effect since November 2024, following the protests in Abkhazia that ousted former President Aslan Bzhaniya.
Kadyrov presents ‘Hero of Chechnya’ title to convicted ex-police officer
https://oc-media.org/kadyrov-presents-hero-of-chechnya-title-to-convicted-ex-police-officer/
Published: March 17, 2025 10:38
The recipient, Bekkhan Yunusov, was previously found guilty of abuse of power and fraud.
Aliyev says stability ‘will not exist in South Caucasus’ until peace deal is signed
Published: March 17, 2025 09:25
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev made his comments during an exclusive interview with Euronews.
Monday, 17 March 2025
https://oc-media.org/monday-17-march-2025/
Published: March 17, 2025 09:02
Regional * More countries and organisations have welcomed the completion of negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the draft text of the peace treaty, including Russia, the CSTO, NATO, and Greece. * On Sunday, the Armenian Defence Ministry…
What happened between Armenia and Azerbaijan last week?
https://oc-media.org/what-happened-between-armenia-and-azerbaijan-last-week/
Published: March 15, 2025 10:47
This past week has seen unprecedented steps toward the end of a decades-long conflict.
Explainer | The five cases against former President Mikheil Saakashvili
https://oc-media.org/explainer-the-five-cases-against-former-president-mikheil-saakashvili/
Published: March 14, 2025 15:25
Georgia’s imprisoned former president, Mikheil Saakashvili, has returned to the headlines — this time due to new verdicts announced against him.
Breaking taboo on official meetings, US ambassador meets with Georgian Foreign Minister
Published: March 14, 2025 14:49
There has been an unofficial policy of withholding official meetings with Georgian officials since the contested parliamentary elections last year.
Azerbaijan pushes ‘prerequisites’ for signing Armenia peace deal
https://oc-media.org/azerbaijan-pushes-prerequisites-for-signing-armenia-peace-deal/
Published: March 14, 2025 14:32
The prerequisites would make the signing of the deal impossible until at least 2026.
France and Czechia adopt resolutions mentioning Georgia
https://oc-media.org/france-and-czechia-adopt-resolutions-mentioning-georgia/
Published: March 14, 2025 14:12
Both countries adopted the resolutions on Wednesday.
Office of independent news agency closes in South Ossetia due to ‘presidential censorship’
Published: March 14, 2025 13:57
The Telegram channel ‘Sapa Tskhinvali’ has announced that it is impossible for the media outlet to continue working ‘officially’ in South Ossetia.
Aliyev says he does not ‘trust’ Armenia the same day Baku and Yerevan agree on a peace treaty
Published: March 14, 2025 12:46
Aliyev also again claimed that Armenia is preparing for a new war against Azerbaijan with France’s support.
Military vehicle runs over civilian car in Makhachkala, killing one
https://oc-media.org/military-vehicle-runs-over-civilian-car-in-makhachkala-killing-one/
Published: March 14, 2025 12:44
Daghestan’s Interior Ministry has yet to open a criminal case into the incident.
Rector of Tbilisi Theatre and Film University reverses expulsion order for protesting students
Published: March 14, 2025 11:51
Students recently ended their sit-in protest at the Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film University after police repeatedly entered the building on Sunday.
Pashinyan speaks to Turkish media in ‘unprecedented event’
https://oc-media.org/pashinyan-speaks-to-turkish-media-in-unprecedented-event/
Published: March 14, 2025 10:25
During the interview, Pashinyan discussed Armenia–Turkey relations and the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace negotiations.
Friday, 14 March 2025
https://oc-media.org/friday-14-march-2025/
Published: March 14, 2025 09:07
Regional * A number of countries have welcomed Armenia and Azerbaijan’s agreement on the terms of a historic peace deal, after over three decades of bitter conflict, including Iran, Georgia,  France, Germany, Spain, and Estonia. * In its official…
Armenians left in Nagorno-Karabakh reportedly testify against Ruben Vardanyan
https://oc-media.org/armenians-left-in-nagorno-karabakh-reportedly-testify-against-ruben-vardanyan/
Published: March 13, 2025 16:07
The two witnesses are believed to have ‘mental stability issues’.
Georgian authorities ‘seize assets’ of call centre scammers
https://oc-media.org/georgian-authorities-seize-assets-of-call-centre-scammers/
Published: March 13, 2025 14:29
Assets belonging to A.K. Group employees were seized following the publication of an OCCRP investigation into the company in early March.
Azerbaijani pro-government media attacks pro-democracy activist Mammadli
https://oc-media.org/azerbaijani-pro-government-media-attacks-pro-democracy-activist-mammadli/
Published: March 13, 2025 14:09
Anar Mammadli, a pro-democracy activist and election monitor, responded to pro-government media Report’s claims from prison.
Russia’s Investigative Committee refuses to look into alleged rape and torture of Daghestani native
Published: March 13, 2025 14:03
Magomed Magomedov’s lawyer was advised ‘not to make a fuss’ about the refusal.
European Parliament passes resolution on the ‘sham trials of Armenian hostages’ in Azerbaijan
Published: March 13, 2025 12:00
The resolution called for the ‘unconditional release and safe return’ of all Armenian prisoners being held in Azerbaijan.