Rebellion Simmers in Dagestan
Political apartheid in Dagestan has forced minority groups to resort to desperate measures
14 Jul 00
Caucasus
Is Putin Fighting Wars on Too Many Fronts?
Whilst waging a bitter campaign in Chechnya, President Vladimir Putin is fighting rearguard actions against the Russian oligarchs and the regional governors. Perhaps he has bitten off more than he can chew.
14 Jul 00
Lebed the Peacemaker
Plans are afoot to create an independent peace-making body aimed at solving ethnic and political disputes across the North Caucasus
7 Jul 00
Loyalist Chechens Target 'Arab Mercenaries'
Financed and led by flamboyant businessman Supyan Taramov, a pro-Russian Chechen rifle battalion mans a lonely outpost in the Vedeno Gorge
7 Jul 00
Chechen Suicide Bombers Threaten Fresh Attacks
Russian troops in Chechnya are steeling themselves for a second spate of bomb attacks as a rebel ultimatum runs out this weekend
7 Jul 00
Military Cabal Takes Reins of Power
Once again, the North Caucasus republics are falling under the sway of Russia's generals
30 Jun 00
A Conflict of Interests
Experts agree that talk of a "stability pact" in the South Caucasus is premature while regional conflicts remain unresolved.
30 Jun 00
New Hope for Azerbaijan's Political Prisoners
Human rights campaigners claim the Azerbaijani government is holding far more political prisoners than it is prepared to admit
30 Jun 00
Cold Comfort for Georgia's Street Children
Conditions in Georgia's state orphanages are so harsh that many youngsters prefer to take their chances on the streets
30 Jun 00
Wahhabis Unsettle Nalchik Regime
Even in a republic with long Islamic traditions such as Kabardino-Balkaria, the authorities are deeply suspicious of extremist religious tendencies
23 Jun 00
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