Caucasus

Karabakh: Political Party Boom

Three serious political rivals have emerged to challenge the government of Nagorny Karabakh in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

18 Nov 05

A ruling in favour of Chechen civilians who say the Russian government infringed their human rights sets a strong legal precedent.

18 Nov 05

Following South Ossetia’s rejection of a Georgian peace plan, is Tiblisi preparing for war?

18 Nov 05

Armed police sweep through the towns and villages of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachai-Cherkessia searching for Islamic radicals.

18 Nov 05

Maskhadov chose little-known cleric as his replacement in spite of concerns over his more radical views.

18 Nov 05

Chechens unite in calling for the body of the rebel president to be given to his family.

18 Nov 05

Descendants of turn-of-the-century millionaires demand the right to lost property.

18 Nov 05

European parliament holds meeting on the Chechen conflict, but only the Russians and their local allies attend.

18 Nov 05

A shortage of insulin has left many unable to buy the drug privately at risk of amputation.

18 Nov 05

Relatives of school tragedy victims rally behind opposition after government blocks their demonstration.

18 Nov 05

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