Protests continue in Georgia despite police crackdownThe government has not budged and has become more brazen against protesting GeorgiansWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva17 December 2024
Georgian police crack down on pro-EU demonstrators after halting EU membership bid ‘until 2028’Protests which started in October following election results, continue unabated Written by Arzu Geybullayeva, OC Media30 November 2024
In Turkey, women's march marked with violence, arrests as well as threats of deportationsThe ruling government's decision to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention has only worsened the environment of impunityWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva29 November 2024
The COP29 is over, and so is the spotlight on AzerbaijanWrap up and takeaways post-COP29Written by Arzu Geybullayeva27 November 2024
Torture, abuse, and degredation are rampant in Azerbaijani prisonsThe situation is particularly dire for LGBTQ+ peopleWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva, Meydan TV17 November 2024
The Azerbaijani government throws support behind Georgian Dream Party amid election inconsistenciesAzerbaijani officials and state media rallied behind the Georgian Dream PartyWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva28 October 2024
In Azerbaijan, the government takes treason seriously — or does it?The charges have a chilling effect on the entire anti-war movement and ethnic minority activists but also broadly speaking on an entire civic space.Written by Arzu Geybullayeva25 October 2024
Turkey rocked by a terrorist attackThe attack followed calls to start peace talks with the PKKWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva24 October 2024
Violence against women is met with impunity in TurkeyOutrage is spreading due to the increase in violenceWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva17 October 2024
Armenia's path out of Russia's orbitIt is a complicated new direction and one which rests on factors not solely under Armenia's controlWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva, OC Media11 September 2024
Why do girls and women keep dying in Turkey?Most recent case sparks outrage yet againWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva10 September 2024
Georgian lawmakers inch closer to final approval of anti-LGBTQ+ lawThe anti-LGBT+ bill passes its second reading at the Georgian ParliamentWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva7 September 2024
Georgian Dream Party vows to ban opposition if they win parliamentary majorityThe ruling party is determined to oust remaining critics Written by Arzu Geybullayeva, OC Media3 September 2024
The election dance in Azerbaijan: Carousel voting and ballot stuffingThe ruling party kept the majority of its seatsWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva2 September 2024
Despite promises, Azerbaijani people continue to face water shortagesCitizens feel the government's promises have had little impact Written by Arzu Geybullayeva1 September 2024
Azerbaijan clears out critics ahead of COP29Young scholars and researchers were detained in the most recent crackdownWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva, Ramil Niyazov-Adyljan30 August 2024
Expectations ahead of parliamentary election in Azerbaijan are grim: Interview with an independent candidate“This is the last election we can participate in”Written by Arzu Geybullayeva21 August 2024
In Turkey, a street interview lands a citizen in jailThe citizen remains in detention pending trialWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva15 August 2024
Azerbaijan: Continued arrests and allegations of mass torture ahead of COP29Observations from an arrested journalist Written by Arzu Geybullayeva8 August 2024
Turkey blocks access to InstagramBlocking and throttling are not new for TurkeyWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva2 August 2024
Turkey and Armenia resume talks, marking historic diplomatic breakthroughPundits describe the move as a historic breakthroughWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva2 August 2024