New Dispute Erupts in Karachai-Cherkessia
One of Russia’s most ethnically mixed republics experiences new tensions.
9 Nov 05
Caucasus
Armenia: Deforestation Plans Ditched
Public pressure forces Armenian government to back down on plans to build a highway through nature reserve.
9 Nov 05
Azerbaijan Boosts Military
Baku increases defence spending, though some question how effectively the money will be spent.
9 Nov 05
Georgia Hit by Wave of Political Turmoil
Opposition furious with government’s handling of street protests sparked by arrests of leading sportsmen.
9 Nov 05
Ajaria's Ex-Leader Charged
Arrest warrant against Aslan Abashidze adds to concerns that Tbilisi is not playing fair.
9 Nov 05
Armenia: Home From Home
Armenians who swapped villages – and countries - with an Azerbaijani community still have fond memories of their homes 16 years later.
9 Nov 05
Election Campaign Flawed in Rural Azerbaijan
Outside Baku, the country is held back by poverty and authoritarian local government officials.
7 Nov 05
Azeri Opposition Claims Election Stolen
The authorities say their candidates swept the board in a mostly fair vote, but their opponents argue fraud was widespread enough to nullify the election results.
7 Nov 05
Election Problems Greatest Outside Baku
In the provinces, and in key constituencies in the capital, election rules were flouted and pro-government campaigners put pressure on voters.
7 Nov 05
Unravelling Armenia's Referendum
Depending on your point of view, the vote on a new constitution was either a storming success or a complete fraud.
5 Nov 05
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