Caucasus

Caucasus: July ‘08

IWPR workshop gives journalists opportunity to discuss freedom of speech and international humanitarian law.

22 Aug 08

A journey through South Ossetia to Gori reveals widespread destruction in both Ossetian and Georgian areas.

22 Aug 08

As they settle into makeshift camps around Tbilisi, refugees share tales of their horrific experiences.

21 Aug 08

No sign of Russian withdrawal from western Georgia.

20 Aug 08

Local parliament calls on Moscow to formally recognise independence of its southern kin.

19 Aug 08

Ordinary Azeris outraged by Moscow’s intervention in Georgia – but officials largely silent.

19 Aug 08

Reporters were caught in gunfire in Tskhinvali.

18 Aug 08

An IWPR journalist, allowed into Gori on a Russian tank, witnesses exultant pro-Moscow fighters rampaging through the blazing city.

17 Aug 08

Thousands cross border, as opposition blames president for delay in returning from Olympics.

15 Aug 08

Abkhaz seize key valley held by Georgian troops dealing further blow to beleaguered Tbilisi government.

15 Aug 08

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