Caucasus

Tajikistan's Lacklustre Anti-Corruption Effort

Efforts to improve Tajik government’s reputation have produced some tentative steps, but a lot more needs to be done.

21 Feb 05

Opposition parties say charges against Democratic Party leader are politically inspired.

21 Feb 05

Suspicions are raised that Erjan Tatishev, alleged to have been the victim of tragic accident, was murdered.

21 Feb 05

Only a handful of Chechen rebels have agreed to a Russian amnesty, just two weeks before it is due to expire.

21 Feb 05

Ingush displaced by conflict a decade ago remain marooned in an unrecognised refugee camp, as disputes hamper resettlement process.

21 Feb 05

Attacks on reporters may jeapordise EU membership bid.

21 Feb 05

Pervasive influence of powerful businessmen seen as an obstacle to political progress.

21 Feb 05

Questions are being asked whether donations of food and clothes collected for displaced Serb families are reaching their destination.

21 Feb 05

Sofia's promise to decommission its ageing reactors is meeting growing resistance at home.

21 Feb 05

Clock is ticking against UNMIK as popular disappointment rises with the international regime.

21 Feb 05

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