Ingushetia

Kazakstan: Alarm at School Drug Test Plan

Minister says screening essential in war on drugs, but critics warn of unwarranted state interference.

14 Mar 09

Even as adults, people who grew up in children’s homes suffer the consequences of marginalisation and poor education.

19 Jan 09

Confiscated drugs will now be incinerated, although some analysts believe corrupt officers will find ways round it.

11 Dec 08

Until recently, banking system had managed to survive relatively unscathed, mainly because it is only slightly integrated into world markets.

5 Dec 08

Multi-million dollar project leaves villagers worried that their health will suffer.

17 Nov 08

Many refugees from August war planning to head home, but still traumatised by their experiences.

23 Oct 08

Worries that the government is underestimating the scale of the damage.

25 Sep 08

No sign of Russian withdrawal from western Georgia.

20 Aug 08

Abkhaz authorities say serial bombings are part of a Georgian plan to wreck their economy.

7 Jul 08

Government’s attempt to hold fuel prices down may be too little, too late.

6 Jun 08

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