Caucasus

Tajikistan: Repressive Religious Law in the Pipeline

Proposed legislation would make it harder for smaller faith groups to operate.

9 Nov 07

Mobile phone and internet connections lead north to Russia.

7 Nov 07

Heavy-handed police action against demonstrators follows days of opposition protests.

7 Nov 07

New munitions plant is seen as a step towards a more self-sufficient defence industry.

7 Nov 07

Abkhaz talk of war as Tbilisi calls for end to Russian peacekeeping mission

7 Nov 07

Thousands earn an income picking wild capers, but this new industry has spawned debate about sustainability, fair pay and government regulation.

5 Nov 07

In what could be a test case, prosecutors have started looking into the widespread practice of using minors to work on cotton farms.

5 Nov 07

Official media campaign waged against former president as he launches new leadership bid.

2 Nov 07

The government is offering Karabakh refugees new homes, but many say they would be losing far more than they gained.

1 Nov 07

Turkish border city’s population booms as Azerbaijanis come in search of work.

1 Nov 07

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