New Dispute Erupts in Karachai-Cherkessia
One of Russia’s most ethnically mixed republics experiences new tensions.
One of Russia’s most ethnically mixed republics experiences new tensions.
Pressure from the Council of Europe may force President Kocharian to water down his presidential powers.
Poverty, poor education and prohibitively expensive medical treatment blamed for Azerbaijan high infant mortality rate.
The transfer of Russian military hardware from Georgia to Armenia may alter the balance of forces in the South Caucasus.
Government declares victory in parliamentary elections in the mountainous republic.
The one-time mayor of Grozny wants a seat in the future Chechen parliament.
Bizarre twist in labour dispute at gold mining company leaves management calling all the shots.
Sharp exchanges over election commission and threats of a “velvet revolution” in run-up to parliamentary ballot.
As speculation mounts over fate of republic’s ruler, trouble brews on border with Chechnya.
Returning Chechen refugees leave behind them a hard life in Georgia, but have little hope of finding a better one back home.