Friday, December 5, 2025

Transgender woman found dead in Tbilisi

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Bianka Shigurova can be seen in the center of this photo (wearing a hat) from November, 2015. (DF Watch.)

TBILISI, DFWatch–A transgender woman was found dead in her apartment in Tbilisi on Thursday. She had apparently suffocated due to a gas leak.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) confirmed the death of Bianka Shigurova and said an investigation has been

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Day of remembrance for transgender people observed in Tbilisi

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A day of rememberance was held one year after the brutal murder of Sabi Beriani in Tbilisi. (DF Watch.)

TBILISI, DFWatch–Two dozen activists gathered in Tbilisi Tuesday evening to observe a new national day of remembrance for transgender people, exactly one year after the murder of a transgender woman.

The memorial event was held

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