Outcry at Detention of Azeri Opposition Bloggers
Press watchdog says case typical of arbitrary judicial decisions taken against government opponents.
17 Jul 09
South Ossetia
Baku's Warming Ties to Israel Anger Iran
Tehran’s attempt to scupper Israeli president’s visit gets nowhere, as Baku decides ties to Israel take priority over Islamic solidarity.
10 Jul 09
Armenia: Departing Phone Giant Claims Unfair Competition
Russian firm’s pull-out reignites debate on extent of illegal imports.
3 Jul 09
UN Withdrawal Leaves Border Georgians Fearful
Georgian minority in Abkhazia feels especially exposed now international monitor are packing their bags.
3 Jul 09
Caucasus: May ‘09
Journalists in ethnic Azeri province of Georgia say IWPR has helped to markedly improve their reporting skills.
29 Jun 09
Global Crisis Squeezes Life From Armenia Border Town
The global recession has ended a brief era of prosperity and left most people without jobs.
25 Jun 09
Refugee Debts Out of Control in Georgia
As number of bank defaulters expands almost tenfold in only a year, calls grow for government to step in.
25 Jun 09
Caucasus: May ‘09
IWPR-supported radio programme in war-torn part of Georgia got officials to deal with local problems.
23 Jun 09
Bid to Repopulate Karabakh Fraught With Problems
Authorities offer incentives for refugees to return, but little grows on their land and employment prospects are grim.
19 Jun 09
Baku Exile Speaks of Fears and Loss
Armenian refugee describes dangers that prompted her to flee – but says she yearns to see her old home again.
13 Jun 09
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