Ossetians Turn Back Ingush Refugees
The ethnically challenged region of Prigorodny is once again the scene of growing unrest between the Ingush and the Ossetians
23 Jun 00
Caucasus
Return to Putingrad
The Russian authorities offer cold comfort to the thousands of refugees returning to the ruins of Grozny
23 Jun 00
The Legacy of Separatism
The Russians are faced with the daunting task of tackling ecological damage caused by pre-war economic anarchy in Chechnya
23 Jun 00
Russia Intervenes in Dnestr Dispute
Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to work towards a resolution of Moldova's separatist conflict.
23 Jun 00
Georgia Demonises Chechen Refugees
Conditions for Chechen refugees sheltering in Georgia are rapidly deteriorating.
16 Jun 00
Kadyrov Steps into the Firing Line
Within two days of Akhmed Kadyrov being named as Moscow's mouthpiece in Chechnya, one of his closest supporters was assassinated in his home
16 Jun 00
Balkarian Town Reintroduces Censorship
In a bid to gag the independent media, the local authorities in Prokhladny have illegally established a so-called "Press Service" which has been charged with the censorship of mutinous newspapers
16 Jun 00
Sixty Minutes Plays with Fire
Government attempts to gag a crusading TV programme spark widespread condemnation in Tbilisi. The president backs down. For the time being, at least.
9 Jun 00
Little Cause for Celebration
With each faction convinced that its superior wisdom and statecraft has won the day, a semblance of normality is returning to Karachaevo-Cherkessia
9 Jun 00
Fate of Chechen-Press Reporter Unknown
The Russians are questioning Chechen journalist Taisa Isaeva over her alleged involvement in two sensational kidnappings
9 Jun 00
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