Curbing Armenia's Death Cult
Parliament steps in to stop people taking up more space than they can possibly use after death.
1 Apr 06
Caucasus
Armenia: Independent TV Station Faces Renewed Pressure
Embattled channel sees political motives behind eviction order.
30 Mar 06
Tajikistan: Keeping Up With the Neighbours
Tajiks ignore concerns expressed by government and Islamic figures and spend every penny they earn or borrow on lavish weddings and funerals.
27 Mar 06
Chechen Leader Urges Women to Cover Up
Moscow-backed prime minister says women should wear headscarves, in a move that human rights activists fear brings the country one step closer to Sharia law.
26 Mar 06
Kyrgyzstan Recalls the Day Justice Triumphed
Whether you view March 24 as a positive turning point or a national tragedy very much depends which side of the protest lines you were on at the time.
23 Mar 06
Chechen Rebels Radicalise
Radicals and Islamists now dominate the ranks of Chechen rebel fighters.
14 Mar 06
Azerbaijanis Priced Out of New Mortgage Market
Even well-off oil company workers likely to have a hard time getting a loan.
9 Mar 06
Karabakh: Peace Deal Doubts
The Karabakh Armenians voice their concerns over elements of a peace agreement.
9 Mar 06
Bird Flu Hits the Caucasus
The Azerbaijani government denies reports of deaths linked to the virus.
6 Mar 06
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