Caucasus

Georgia: Combating Violence in the Home

New equality law not enough to stop beatings, say campaigners. By Natia Kuprashvili in Tbilisi

New Law to Tackle Domestic Assault in Azerbaijan

Women look for ways out from violence in the home.

Long Way to Go for Armenia's Women

Slow progress towards equality in public life. By Gayane Abrahamyan in Yerevan

Turkmenistan: What Chance of a Thaw?

Cautious optimism that Saparmurat Niazov’s heirs will slowly begin moving forward towards reforms.

Mental Scars of Karabakh War Veterans

Former fighters continue to be traumatised by viciousness of the early Nineties' conflict. By Anahit Danielyan and Seda Muradyan in Stepanakert

Georgia: Fake TV Report Storm

Hapless broadcaster’s “Russian invasion” prank leaves opposition and diplomats fuming. By Lela Iremashvili in Tbilisi

Water Woes of Armenia's Border Villages

No prospect of running water exacerbates problems of long-suffering residents. By Gayane Mkrtchyan in Bagaran

Circassians' Anger at Sochi Games

Georgians Question Squeeze on Bribe-Taking

Despite progress, people doubt the government’s boast on corruption fight. By Ana Kandelaki in Tbilisi

Abkhaz Independence Leader Dies

Territory unites to mourn Ardzinba, though divisions remain. By Anaid Gogoryan in Sukhum