Caucasus

Moscow Not Ready to Recognise Abkhazia

Russia responds to Kosovo’s independence declaration by strengthening ties with Abkhazia, but not officially recognising it.

Central Asia: Feb ‘08

IWPR relaunches regional news agency and hosts workshops for young Tajik and Kyrgyz journalists.

Caucasus: Feb ‘08

Journalists taking part in CCJN mission to Armenia say they appreciated the opportunity to work with colleagues from other countries.

Caucasus: Feb ‘08

IWPR radio report prompts government officials to tackle heath crisis in neglected region.

Kyrgyz Opposition Queries Election Figures

Opposition groups say the failure to release detailed information on the December election suggests the results are questionable.

Eyewitnesses Tell of Yerevan Violence

Amid a virtual media blackout, witnesses tell their own stories of street fighting in the capital.

Separation Anxiety

Twenty years ago this week, the ghosts of history stirred in Europe and a conflict that no one had paid attention to since the Treaty of Versailles re-erupted in the depths of the Soviet Union.

Street Battles in Yerevan

Karabakh Issue Colours Armenia Poll

Return of former president breaks political consensus on resolving the conflict.

Ingushetia Crisis Deepens

Observers say violence in Ingushetia’s main town shows republic is spiralling out of control.