Georgian Kidnapping: A Deadly Trend
The abduction of a British banker in Georgia has dealt another blow to the country’s international reputation and raised questions about official collusion in the kidnapping business.
27 Jun 02
Caucasus
Chechen Refugees Fear Forced Return
Hundreds of thousands of Chechen refugees in Ingushetia are afraid that Russia may force them to return to their war-shattered republic.
20 Jun 02
Abkhazia: The Great Resort Sell-Off
Plans by the government in the breakaway republic of Abkhazia to privatise its Black Sea tourist resorts will bring in money – and new discontents
20 Jun 02
Georgia: Is Democracy Delivering?
Nationwide consultation process suggests that ordinary citizens have diminishing faith in the democratic process.
13 Jun 02
Azerbaijan: Rebel Village Remains Defiant
Residents of a blockaded Azerbaijani village continue to voice their fury over the government’s crackdown on its Islamist critics.
13 Jun 02
Maskhadov Seeks Negotiations
In an interview with IWPR, the rebel Chechen president hints at possibility of a long-term compromise over the republic’s future status if Moscow ends its military campaign.
13 Jun 02
Karabakh War Lingers In The Mind
Nagorny Karabakh’s psychological therapy centre has treated thousands of patients, suffering the traumas of war – including children born after the conflict ended.
13 Jun 02
Armenia Escapes Drugs Epidemic
The Armenian police say the country's drug problem is under control, although luck may have a lot to do with it.
23 May 02
Azerbaijan: Street Kids Get High To Escape Miseries
Hundreds of Baku's homeless children resort to substance abuse for a brief escape from the harsh realities of their lives.
23 May 02
Police Collude In Georgian Drug Trade
Georgia's growing drug problem is affecting all branches of society - even the police.
23 May 02
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