Ossetian Leader Challenges Moscow Prosecutors
North Ossetian leader says Russian attempts to prosecute his officials are a smokescreen for Moscow’s failure to properly investigate the Beslan school tragedy.
14 Apr 06
North Ossetia
Kyrgyz Voters Seek to Oust Ex-President's Son
Aidar Akaev’s constituents want to sack him as their member of parliament since he has not been in the country for the last year.
10 Apr 06
Zelenovic Transfer Hitch
Milosevic death prompted Moscow to postpone Zelenovic transfer to The Hague.
10 Apr 06
Property Restitution Deal for South Ossetia
The Georgians have a plan for refugees on both sides of the South Ossetian conflict to receive compensation at last, but simmering political mistrust will make it hard to deliver.
3 Apr 06
Grace and Favour in Tajikistan
Police and other officials at the heart of the system get hefty pay rises, which critics say are a ploy to keep them on board for a crucial election later this year.
1 Apr 06
Tajikistan: Keeping Up With the Neighbours
Tajiks ignore concerns expressed by government and Islamic figures and spend every penny they earn or borrow on lavish weddings and funerals.
27 Mar 06
Chechen Leader Urges Women to Cover Up
Moscow-backed prime minister says women should wear headscarves, in a move that human rights activists fear brings the country one step closer to Sharia law.
26 Mar 06
Kyrgyzstan Recalls the Day Justice Triumphed
Whether you view March 24 as a positive turning point or a national tragedy very much depends which side of the protest lines you were on at the time.
23 Mar 06
Chechen Rebels Radicalise
Radicals and Islamists now dominate the ranks of Chechen rebel fighters.
14 Mar 06
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