Caucasus
Life Among Ruins of Caucasus' Hiroshima
After 1993 war, Aghdam was left a wilderness of shattered houses and twisted wreckage.
Azeri Opposition Defiant in Face of Crackdown
Authorities react very nervously to signs that opposition disquiet could turn into mass protests that toppled governments of Egypt and Tunisia.
Armenia: Reformed Libel Law Sparks Controversy
Journalists say the decriminalisation of defamation has left them facing a flood of actions.
Georgia Tourism Push Marred by Land Disputes
Residents of economic blackspots say they’re losing out amid efforts to attract visitors to the regions.
Azerbaijan's Disabled in Poverty Trap
Benefits too low to live on, but employers reluctant to observe disabled quota rules.
Inflation Sparks Virtual Protests in Armenia
High prices are prompting younger people to vent their anger, though more on the internet than on the streets.
Caucasus: Feb/Mar '11
New group, supported by IWPR, launches campaign to improve assistance to people displaced by floods and landslides.
Georgia Taskforce Lobbies for Disaster Victims
New group, supported by IWPR, launches campaign to improve assistance to people displaced by floods and landslides.
Half-Measures on Corruption in Armenia
Investigative body has generated some prosecutions, but its critics say it isn’t addressing corruption as systemic issue.