Georgia

Georgia: Shevardnadze Ally Flexes His Muscles

The recent dismissal of Georgia's two main financial ministers had less to do with the economy than a struggle for control of the government.

10 May 02

The apparent suicide of President Eduard Shevardnadze's security supremo has shocked Georgia

1 Mar 02

The offer of a basic meal is enough to lure the poorest Georgian children into attending school.

18 Feb 02

Tensions between Turkey and Armenia have eased a little after the former's decision to relax visa regulations.

11 Feb 02

Georgia can barely afford any more accidents on the road to democracy.

10 Dec 01

Many Georgians believe the police investigation into the murder of a leading journalist has been a travesty

18 Nov 01

Hopes that a new interior minister would curb sham arrests and continued police brutality have been dashed.

18 Nov 01

Shevardnadze is looking for a successor to maintain the balance of power between conservatives and reformers.

14 Nov 01

The Georgian state is turning a blind eye to attacks against Jehovah's Witnesses

6 Nov 01

The dismissal of the Georgian government last week highlights the growing rift between conservatives and reformers.

6 Nov 01

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