Caucasus

The Cost of Equality in Azerbaijan

Women paying a heavy price for trying to become more active and assertive in Azerbaijani society.

16 Jun 05

President Alexander Dzasokhov caught everyone by surprise by resigning, but some doubt his successor will be much of an improvement.

9 Jun 05

A new law designed to end corruption may be so flawed that the real offenders will never be named and shamed.

9 Jun 05

The Balkar minority in Kabardino-Balkaria takes to the streets following murder of local leader.

2 Jun 05

Is Chechen rebel pledge to widen their fight an escalation of the conflict or a sign of desperation?

2 Jun 05

Tens of thousands of Armenians literally embrace their country’s highest mountain.

2 Jun 05

Teenage Azerbaijani girls in Georgia often have no choice but to marry young.

2 Jun 05

The Georgian government welcomes Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan project - environmentalists are less happy.

26 May 05

Ancient church is target of allegations from religious leaders of both countries.

26 May 05

Women in Afghanistan, Central Asia, Azerbaijan and the North Caucasus face official and societal discrimination.

19 May 05

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