Central Asia

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

The impoverished villagers of the Kodori Gorge fear the consequences of a breakdown in the Georgia-Abkhazia peace process

13 May 02

A brief encounter with Khattab, an Islamist warlord, now reported dead in Chechnya

2 May 02

An attempt by Caspian Sea states to divide up its riches appears only to have deepened the quarrel over the issue.

2 May 02

Suspicions are growing that attacks by groups of Moscow skinheads on Caucasian traders are being carefully orchestrated

2 May 02

A dedicated group of actors and dancers are keeping Chechen culture alive outside the war-ravaged republic.

25 Apr 02

Armenian officials hope to finalise pipeline deal with Iran in the next few months.

19 Apr 02

An archivist reflects on the destruction a decade ago of a priceless record of Abkhazia's cosmopolitan past.

28 Mar 02

Azerbaijan and Iran are falling out again over exploitation of Caspian Sea oil wealth

15 Mar 02

With Heidar Aliev's visit to Moscow, Azerbaijan and Russia have buried more of their differences.

1 Feb 02

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