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Independent media is just one step away from disappearing

1 month ago | oc-media.org | Aytan Farhadova |Dominik K. Cagara |Nate Ostiller |Mariam Nikuradze

A few days ago, the chair of a regional media outlet called me with the following message:‘Aytan, our employees in Azerbaijan refuse to work with us for fear of being arrested. For their own safety, they say they’d prefer to change their profession altogether, and we need new employees.’In my country, almost every day begins with bad news, so this update did not shock me. But then, I heard that the media outlet itself was at risk, due to the situation in Georgia and the new FARA law in parliament.
Hey, Trump! Game on.

1 month ago | oc-media.org | Dominik K. Cagara |Aytan Farhadova |Nate Ostiller |Mariam Nikuradze

Dear reader,Trump, Orbán, and Putin’s war on the media has entered a new era. When they failed to destroy us with their big lies, accusations in the mirror, or false balances, they struck where we are most vulnerable — our near-total dependency on philanthropy. My favourite part of founding OC Media was feeling connected to all the brave, uncompromising journalists in the Caucasus.
Azerbaijan’s first independent media outlet closes after 35 years

2 months ago | oc-media.org | Aytan Farhadova |Nate Ostiller |Mariam Nikuradze |Arshaluys Barseghyan

Members’ ExclusiveBecome an OC Media member and receive exclusive access to:OC Insider NewsletterThe Caucasus Daily BriefEarly access to storiesClosed Discord communityAudio version of the articlesA Caucasus-themed giftSupport independent journalism in CaucasusAlready a member? Related ArticlesOC InsiderIn a matter of weeks, the US, under President Donald Trump, has shattered its reputation as a reliable ally and partner, perhaps irreparably.
The shameful capitulation of the US

2 months ago | oc-media.org | Nate Ostiller |Mariam Nikuradze |Arshaluys Barseghyan |Yousef Bardouka

Members’ ExclusiveBecome an OC Media member and receive exclusive access to:OC Insider NewsletterThe Caucasus Daily BriefEarly access to storiesClosed Discord communityAudio version of the articlesA Caucasus-themed giftSupport independent journalism in CaucasusAlready a member? Related ArticlesOC InsiderMonths before the parliamentary elections in Georgia, a lot of people I’d meet would ask me what Georgia would be like if Georgian Dream would stay in power.
Independent media is on the brink of collapse in Georgia

2 months ago | oc-media.org | Mariam Nikuradze |Arshaluys Barseghyan |Nate Ostiller |Yousef Bardouka

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Georgian government continues the purge, setting its sights on universities next

2 months ago | globalvoices.org | Arzu Geybullayeva |Mariam Nikuradze |Arzu Geybulla

This article was first published on OC Media on January 21, 2025. An edited version is republished here under a content partnership agreement. In its latest move to curb freedom of expression and assembly, the ruling Georgian Dream party has vowed to reform universities’ four-year undergraduate studies programs. The reforms announced at a government meeting on January 20, 2025, by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, will be led by a special government commission.
How police violated my rights as a journalist – OC Media

Nov 21, 2024 | oc-media.org | Mariam Nikuradze

On Tuesday, police dispersed an opposition-organised protest outside Tbilisi State University. It was the second night protesters were blocking Ilia Chavchavadze, Melikishvili, and Varaziskhevi streets, a major crossroads.
Shukrutians end hunger strike in Tbilisi after mining company agrees to negotiations

Oct 14, 2024 | oc-media.org | Mariam Nikuradze

Residents of the village of Shukruti who have been protesting the destruction of their village outside the Georgian parliament have agreed to end their hunger strike after 43 days, to begin negotiations with the mining company. The Chiatura Management Company, which runs the mines in and around the central Georgian town of Chiatura, agreed to begin negotiations with the protesters after the government intervened.
Dying on the steps of parliament - Georgia’s Shukrutians make last bid for their homes

Oct 3, 2024 | oc-media.org | Mariam Nikuradze

After over a month on hunger strike, mostly on the steps of Georgia’s parliament, residents of the village of Shukruti are facing declining health and plummeting temperatures, with little hope of saving their village from destruction. ‘I don’t think I’ll witness my child growing up. I don’t have much energy left in me, maybe a few days? I don’t know’, says Giorgi Bitsadze, 33. Bitsadze has always been the funny one, cracking endless jokes to friends, family, and anyone he happens to meet.
Silencing critical voices from Azerbaijan – OC Media

Sep 4, 2024 | oc-media.org | Mariam Nikuradze

It’s been a week since Azerbaijani scholar, peace activist, and OC Media contributor Bahruz Samadov was arrested and charged with ‘treason’.