Caucasus

South Ossetia: Single Market Economy

South Ossetia is surviving on the proceeds of contraband flowing through a huge smuggler market outside its capital.

5 Nov 01

The number of kids begging on the streets of Baku is expected to rise dramatically when new social spending cuts are introduced.

30 Oct 01

Armenia's Molokans, who have endured many upheavals in their time, are struggling to cope with the country's post-Soviet transition.

30 Oct 01

Georgians living in the Kodori gorge are not sure what to make of their new Chechen neighbours.

30 Oct 01

Aid organisations use theatre to warn Chechen children of the dangers of untold numbers of mines and unexploded bombs.

27 Oct 01

International Red Cross officials are to end their operation in the country after falling out with their Georgian partners.

27 Oct 01

Power cuts are a feature of Tbilisi winter life but residents have found ways and means of getting around the problem.

27 Oct 01

Moscow's pledge to withdraw its forces from Abkhazia by the end of the year lessens the likelihood of a new war in the region.

22 Oct 01

Government social security cutbacks will cause impoverished Azeris yet more hardship.

22 Oct 01

Yerevan is attempting to stand up for the rights of its minority in Georgia, but is anxious not to fall out with Tbilisi over the issue.

22 Oct 01

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