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Tamaz Elizbarashvili, Prominent Dog Shelter Owner, Detained During Home Search
Tamaz Elizbarashvili, Prominent Dog Shelter Owner, Detained During Home Search
Pardoned Protester Held in Migration Custody in Tbilisi Amid Fears of Russia Deportation
Pardoned Protester Held in Migration Custody in Tbilisi Amid Fears of Russia Deportation
Tamaz Elizbarashvili has been arrested
Tamaz Elizbarashvili has been taken into custody by authorities. The specific charges or context of the arrest are not detailed in the headline.
Hackers obtained donor emails from the 'Davayte' project and the 'You Are Not Alone' political prisoner support marathon. What are the risks?
Hackers successfully breached the databases of the 'Davayte' project and the 'You Are Not Alone' marathon, exposing the email addresses of their donors. This data leak poses significant security risks to individuals who financially support political prisoners in Russia.
Illegally Detained Georgian Citizen Released From Tskhinvali Custody
Illegally Detained Georgian Citizen Released From Tskhinvali Custody
Professor or spy? Why is the SGB detaining an Uzbek scientist?
The State Security Service (SGB) of Uzbekistan has detained an Uzbek scientist under suspicion of espionage. The investigation into whether the academic is a spy or a professor is ongoing.
Court of Appeals Revokes Plea Deal With October 4 Defendant Giorgi Kirvalidze
Court of Appeals Revokes Plea Deal With October 4 Defendant Giorgi Kirvalidze
Investigator who worked with foreigners on child crime cases faces trial for treason and illegal data transfer
An operative who previously collaborated with foreign entities to investigate crimes against children is now facing trial. He is accused of high treason and the illegal transfer of data. The legal proceedings have officially commenced.
Human rights defenders say the Assembly's media work procedures restrict journalists' rights
Human rights defenders have criticized the working procedures regarding media at the Assembly, claiming they limit the rights of journalists. The discussion centers on potential restrictions on press freedom during the event.
Another "spy hunt" in the region? Uzbek professor arrested in Kazakhstan
An Uzbek professor has been detained in Kazakhstan amid allegations of espionage. This event is framed as part of a broader trend of crackdowns in the region.
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