Chechens Fear 'Wahhabi' Threat
As the war goes on, fundamentalist Islamists in Chechnya are becoming bolder and more violent.
19 Dec 02
Caucasus
Armenia: Outrage at Student Soldier's Death
The Armenian military faces hard questions over the death of Artyom Sarkisian, who had protested against graduates being conscripted into the army.
19 Dec 02
Chechen Refugee Leader Vanishes
A champion of the rights of Chechen refugees in Ingushetia is kidnapped
19 Dec 02
Azeri Press Feels Government Squeeze
Opposition paper faces string of lawsuits and fugitive journalist escapes extradition, in latest clashes between media and government.
12 Dec 02
Chechens Fight Deportation
Following the forced shutdown of one refugee camp in Ingushetia, displaced people in two others fear they will be the next to be sent back to Chechnya.
12 Dec 02
Kocharian Confident of Second Term
Armenian head of state bullish about re-election prospects as rivals fail to come up with serious presidential contender.
12 Dec 02
Georgia Cracks Down on Chechens
A mass round-up of Chechens in Georgia marks a new policy shift by President Shevardnadze's government.
12 Dec 02
Competing Plans of Chechen Politicians
Influential group of Chechen and Russian politicians continue to promote Chechnya peace plan, despite hardening of Moscow's policy towards the breakaway republic
12 Dec 02
Armenia: Reporter Pays Price for Independence
Leading Armenian journalist, recently wounded in a grenade attack outside his home, believes he may have been targeted for his willingness to speak out.
5 Dec 02
Armenia: Assembly Killings Trial Stumbles On
Three years after eight high-ranking officials were murdered in the Armenian parliament, many important questions remain unanswered.
5 Dec 02
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