Russia

Brief Refuge for Yerevan's Street Kids

While dozens of institutes across Armenia do their best to provide homeless children with a normal childhood, the prospects for a secure future are bleak

25 Aug 00

Organised Prostitution in Macedonia

While prostitution and trafficking of women in Macedonia thrives, the authorities appear incapable of halting the spread of this illegal trade

22 Aug 00

Sparks Fly Over Armenian Privatisation

Opposition politicians in Yerevan claim plans to privatise the nation's electricity suppliers have been deliberately biased towards the West.

18 Aug 00

Abkhazia Exposed

President Ardzinba opposes the withdrawal of Russian troops from Abkhazia, and warns against any ideas to impose NATO troops on the territory.

18 Aug 00

Moscow Bomb Fails to Intimidate

Comment. The terrorist attack in central Moscow last week has served to strengthen the nation's will to destroy the rebel forces in Chechnya

11 Aug 00

Putin Plays Hard Ball

With the Chechen conflict now entering its 12th month, is there evidence the rebels have bitten off more than they can chew?

11 Aug 00

Chechen Peacemaker Assassinated

Leaders across the North Caucasus pay tribute to murdered Chechen leader Yusup Soslambekov - a man whom many saw as the only real hope for peace in Chechnya

11 Aug 00

President Kokov Justifies his Existence

Comment. In a bid to prove its worth to Russia's new leadership, the ruling regime in Kabardino-Balkaria launches an energetic campaign against mythical enemies

11 Aug 00
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