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Demand for an international inquiry rises after BBC reports suggest Georgian police used the toxic, WWI-era chemical agent Camite during 2024 Tbilisi protests. Protesters report severe symptoms. The government denies the claims as "hybrid war" disinformation, while international bodies push for accountability and a fair investigation.

Gaza's ceasefire faces the harsh reality of winter. 1.9 million displaced Palestinians, including families who lost everything, urgently need shelter and warmth. Amidst 92% home destruction and critical aid bottlenecks, read the human stories of the daily struggle for survival, medicine, and dignity.

Discover the "Silent Crisis" where Chechens abroad are forced into silence by Kadyrov's group punishment system, endangering their families. This repression conceals the true human rights situation, allowing Russian propaganda to dominate and leading to dangerous deportations of asylum seekers.

Amnesty International calls for an international inquiry into the alleged use of the toxic chemical bromobenzyl cyanide against Georgian protestors in late 2024. Read about the demands for accountability, the ban on police equipment export to Georgia, and the reported retaliation against witnesses and doctors.

Russia's Supreme Court upheld a 14-year sentence for 20-year-old Nikita Zhuravel (treason & Quran burning). The case is controversial due to reports he was assaulted in custody by Ramzan Kadyrov's son, Adam, who received state honors. Human rights groups doubt the forced conviction.

Escalation in Armenia: Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan is arrested on controversial 2018 drug-planting charges amid a severe political-religious clash. Prime Minister Pashinyan claims Catholicos Karekin II is a foreign agent. Read the full story on the deepening conflict between the government and the Church.

Abkhazian-Turkish academic Elçin Adzinba faced threats & a severe cyberattack after speaking at the UN Forum on Minority Issues in Geneva. She highlighted the humanitarian crisis caused by the non-acceptance of Abkhazian documents, denying thousands basic rights, education, and healthcare. Read the full report on the harassment, data erasure, and her call for practical UN solutions.

EBU confirms Israel's spot in Eurovision 2026, leading to immediate boycotts by the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia over the Gaza conflict. The EBU introduced controversial new rules to minimize political influence, including limiting public voting and boosting jury scores. Discover how geopolitical tension affects the contest's future and broadcasting stability.