Poster for Alla Jioyeva, who preliminary results showed won the South Ossetian presidential ballot. The authorities promptly cancelled the election. (Photo: Zarina Sanakoeva) South Ossetia Vote Descends into Stand-Off Even some opponents of Alla Jioyeva are unhappy she was denied electoral victory. 2 Dec 11
Journalists from north and south Caucases meet at IWPR-sponsored seminar in Kiev, which looked at ways of improving ties between them. (Photo: Giorgi Kupatadze) Ossetians and Georgians Reach Across Front Line Peace talks have got nowhere but some activists are trying to reforge links, saying this will eventually help resolve the conflict. 8 Aug 11