Caucasus

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

Chechnya: Danish Ban Angers Locals

Consternation at Grozny government decision to stop work of Danish Refugee Council in Chechnya.

6 Mar 06

Murder Widens Political Gulf in Kazakstan

Even though the government is trying to show its investigation is scrupulously fair, colleagues of murdered opposition leader Altynbek Sarsenbaev say the true story remains untold.

3 Mar 06

Grozny Residents Still in Dark Age

Despite claims that normal life is returning, thousands in the Chechen capital exist without basic services.

2 Mar 06

Armenia to Tackle Education Shortcomings

Officials want to raise Armenia’s education system to European standards but some parents and educators wonder if they can deliver.

24 Feb 06

Abkhaz Elite Signs Unity Pact

The president of Abkhazia and his recent political foes abandon hostilities for a display of national unity.