Georgia

Armenia: Claims of Official Harassment Mar Ballot

Opposition activists see arrest of anti-government campaigner as culmination of campaign to cow them before the election.

Georgia: Heritage Bill Eviction Fears

A draft law could end up forcing residents of Tbilisi's historic centre out of their homes.

Kazak Authorities Reluctant to Allow Public Protests

Concerns that rights to free assembly are under threat as Almaty protesters are told they can gather, but only if they do so well away from the city centre.

Chechens Yearn to Return to Mountains

Deserted villages are mute testimony to a history of deportation and war.

Georgia Creates Army Reserves

The president wants the capacity to call up 100,000 men.

Abkhazia Poll Passions Rise

All sides want independence from Georgia, but have their differences over domestic policy.

Georgia's Bail Lottery

Poor defendants say they cannot afford bail, while rich clients get off lightly.

Georgia: Property Rights Bulldozed

Officials claim they’re getting rid of eyesores but critics insist demolition campaign flouts property rights.

Death of Editor Shocks Armenia

Chechnya: Mountain Terror

Residents of sparsely populated mountain district accuse federal troops of night-time abductions.