TBILISI, DFWatch–Kurdish Yazidis who fled from Iraq are seeking asylum in Georgia.
Agit Mirzoev, the head of House of Yazidis in Georgia, told DF Watch that about 50 Yazidis have come to Georgia and asked the government for asylum.
He said another group is expected
TBILISI, DFWatch–Representatives of NGOs working with minority issues took part in a discussion organized by DFWatch.net about how ethnic minorities often lack skills in Georgia’s only official language – Georgian.
Agit Mirzoev, Executive Director of Analytical
TBILISI, DFWatch–A draft law that will reform local government is causing controversy in Georgia, as some think it may encourage separatism and jeopardize the country’s integrity.
This issue is problematic because the Soviet government created three autonomous
TBILISI, DFWatch–Participants at a round table discussion organized by DF Watch said lack of language skills is preventing ethnic minorities from engaging in politics in Georgia.
The discussion was held on December 28, and the topic was what obstacles there are