Ossetian Leader Challenges Moscow Prosecutors
North Ossetian leader says Russian attempts to prosecute his officials are a smokescreen for Moscow’s failure to properly investigate the Beslan school tragedy.
14 Apr 06
Caucasus
Iranian Azerbaijanis Move North
Growing numbers are moving from Iran to Azerbaijan, especially since the upsurge in tension between Washington and Tehran.
14 Apr 06
Land Reform Problems in Southern Georgia
Some Azerbaijani villagers are unhappy at the way land reform has worked, claiming they have yet to receive their fair share.
14 Apr 06
Adygeia's President Confronts Kremlin
Leader puts his future – and that of his small republic – on the line.
14 Apr 06
Kyrgyz Voters Seek to Oust Ex-President's Son
Aidar Akaev’s constituents want to sack him as their member of parliament since he has not been in the country for the last year.
10 Apr 06
Zelenovic Transfer Hitch
Milosevic death prompted Moscow to postpone Zelenovic transfer to The Hague.
10 Apr 06
Chechens Cheated of New Homes
Hundreds of Grozny residents homeless despite legal requirement to re-house them.
6 Apr 06
Property Restitution Deal for South Ossetia
The Georgians have a plan for refugees on both sides of the South Ossetian conflict to receive compensation at last, but simmering political mistrust will make it hard to deliver.
3 Apr 06
Armenia: Backdoor Censorship Fears
Newspaper distribution law could severely restrict circulation of opposition titles.
3 Apr 06
Grace and Favour in Tajikistan
Police and other officials at the heart of the system get hefty pay rises, which critics say are a ploy to keep them on board for a crucial election later this year.
1 Apr 06
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