Caucasus

Remembrance of Things Past

Cherkess women, forced by harsh economic realities to undertake menial work, are being accused of betraying their tribal code of honour

12 May 00

Armenian Government in Disarray

Factions opposed to the president are unable to agree on a suitable candidate for the now vacant prime minister's job

12 May 00

Radiation Victims to Lobby President

A group of Georgian ex-soldiers, who are suffering from radiation sickness, are demanding a government probe into the true legacies of the Soviet nuclear arsenal

12 May 00

Russians Seize Newspaper Editor

A Chechen editor responsible for reviving an outlawed newspaper has been arrested for "stirring up racial hatred"

12 May 00

Does Putin Hold all the Trump Cards?

With a draft bill for direct rule in Chechnya going through the Duma, concerted efforts are being made to bring a semblance of normality to the embattled republic

12 May 00

French Hostage Still Alive

Campaigners fighting for the release of Brice Fleutiaux say there is new hope he will soon be returned to his family

12 May 00

Gantamirov Demands Revenge

Political loose cannon Bislan Gantimirov hits out at recent peace initiatives in Chechnya, calling for the total annihilation of the rebel forces.

5 May 00

Political Limbo in Armenia

Armenia waits with bated breath as President Kocharian considers his options for a new cabinet.

5 May 00
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