Russia

Georgia: Partisans Split Over Chechens

Georgians living in the Kodori gorge are not sure what to make of their new Chechen neighbours.

30 Oct 01

Yerevan is attempting to stand up for the rights of its minority in Georgia, but is anxious not to fall out with Tbilisi over the issue.

22 Oct 01

Persecuted by the Soviets, hounded by nationalists, Georgia's Dukhobor community are now falling victim to ethnic Armenian separatists.

20 Oct 01

Moscow is losing patience with Georgia over its reluctance to crackdown on Chechen rebels based in the country.

5 Oct 01

Conflict is brewing in southern Georgia - not that you would know from reading the local press.

25 Sep 01

Following the terrorist outrages in America, Russia looks set to step up its operations against Chechen civilians.

25 Sep 01

The return of Ingushetian refugee families to North Ossetia fuels ethnic tension in the region.

18 Sep 01

Tbilisi is under pressure from Moscow to tackle Chechen rebels believed to be hiding out in Georgia

18 Sep 01

Attempts to encourage Chechen refugees in Ingushetia to return home come to naught.

7 Sep 01

The authorities in Azerbaijan blame Islamists for a spate of fatal attacks on police.

7 Sep 01

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