Chechen Refugees Fear Forced Return
Hundreds of thousands of Chechen refugees in Ingushetia are afraid that Russia may force them to return to their war-shattered republic.
20 Jun 02
Uzbekistan
Abkhazia: The Great Resort Sell-Off
Plans by the government in the breakaway republic of Abkhazia to privatise its Black Sea tourist resorts will bring in money – and new discontents
20 Jun 02
Georgia: Fear and Poverty in the Kodori Gorge
The impoverished villagers of the Kodori Gorge fear the consequences of a breakdown in the Georgia-Abkhazia peace process
13 May 02
Moscow Skinheads Target Southerners
Suspicions are growing that attacks by groups of Moscow skinheads on Caucasian traders are being carefully orchestrated
2 May 02
Caspian Talks Breakdown Bodes Ill
An attempt by Caspian Sea states to divide up its riches appears only to have deepened the quarrel over the issue.
2 May 02
Chechen Troupe Get Extended Tour
A dedicated group of actors and dancers are keeping Chechen culture alive outside the war-ravaged republic.
25 Apr 02
Abkhazia: Cultural Tragedy Revisited
An archivist reflects on the destruction a decade ago of a priceless record of Abkhazia's cosmopolitan past.
28 Mar 02
Georgia: Unwanted Meskhetians
Deported from southern Georgia by Stalin, Meskhetian Turks are finding it hard to return to their homeland.
20 Oct 01
Traffic Control
Georgia is in an ideal location to control, or exploit, the flow of drugs around the region.
24 Aug 01
Unwanted Guests
North Ossetians claim their ethnic kin from neighbouring Georgia have abused their hospitality
11 Jun 01
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