Sebastian Smith

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Freak accident removes key figure of Georgian revolution at a critical stage.

3 Feb 05

After ten years of conflict, Grozny may be quieter, but everyone still fears the midnight knock at the door.

16 Dec 04

Economic transformation will help resolve Georgia’s armed conflicts, president says on first anniversary of “Rose Revolution”.

25 Nov 04

Chechen refugees in Pankisi fear they will be in Russia’s sights after Beslan tragedy.

23 Sep 04

Ossetian and Georgian forces on brink of war as Tbilisi accuses Russia of meddling.

11 Aug 04

Tightening of frontier security is making it harder and harder for Chechen rebels to cross into Georgia.

9 Jun 04

After five years living in Georgia, worried Chechen refugees look to the West for salvation.

27 May 04

Council of Europe attacked for alleged support of disgraced Ajarian leader as Georgian government tightens its grip on the region.

12 May 04

An overwhelming victory at the polls and a positive verdict from observers completes Mikael Saakashvili’s rise to power in Georgia.

6 Jan 04

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