North Ossetia

Abkhazia: Furore Over Gal Georgians' Status

Opposition politicians angry at plans to offer full rights to members of marginalised community.

14 Aug 09

Parliament is to review a new language law tightening up the use of Tajik in public life.

7 Aug 09

Fears raised over distribution of post-war international support.

7 Aug 09

Issue likely to dominate December elections, but in reality Abkhazia’s options constrained by dependence on Russia.

7 Aug 09

Some local analysts believe Washington may have taken an indirect swipe at president’s re-election campaign.

5 Aug 09

More than half the population are already classed as poor, and things look set to get worse as incomes and job opportunities are squeezed.

4 Aug 09

An IWPR reporting project in Georgia inspires participants to set up their own journalism network.

30 Jul 09

Plans being laid for an investigative journalism training programme following successful workshop in Tblisi.

30 Jul 09

Moscow meeting leaves sides no closer and many questions unanswered.

27 Jul 09

Region goes ahead with its own league despite Azerbaijan’s objections.

23 Jul 09

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