Harsh Welcome For Chechen Refugees
'Caucasus-1' is the sole checkpoint on the Chechen border and the traffic is increasing. The small neighbouring republic of Ingushetia is struggling to cope.
19 Nov 99
Russia
OSCE SUMMIT MAY FORCE A SOFTER LINE FROM THE KREMLIN
Russia's forceful bid to 'resolve' the Chechen problem seemed certain to attract criticism from the very start of the military operation in Chechnya. The Kremlin's ability to ignore those critics may not be as strong as the army's.
12 Nov 99
Kremlin Scores Strategic Victory in Chechnya - Over the Media
The Russian authorities use the kidnap threat to discourage reporters from attempting to travel to Chechnya, and those who dare to try are being stopped at the border. The result is a news blackout that benefits only the Kremlin.
4 Nov 99
Shevardnadze's Citizens Top Abashidze's Revivalists
The only real opposition to President Eduard Shevardnadze's Citizens Union of Georgia after last month's vote was Aslan Abashidze's Georgian Revival Party. Next year the two will face off again in the presidential poll.
4 Nov 99
New Appointments to Replace Murdered Armenian Officials
On the surface at least, constitutional order has been preserved in Armenia in the wake of the October 27 attack on the Yerevan parliament - but tensions with the military continue.
4 Nov 99
After The Shooting
Armenia's president is weak and its prime minister is dead. Whatever follows the attack on the National Assembly, political change is inevitable.
29 Oct 99
In The Borderlands Of Hell
Chechen refugees are trapped in limbo, unable to return to Grozny or leave the country while Russia and Ingushetia prevaricate on reopening the border.
29 Oct 99
Chechen Crisis Heightens Russia-Georgia Tensions
Mutual suspicions between Russia and Georgia have been increased during the Chechnya crisis, erupting into a key issue of forthcoming parliamentary elections.
22 Oct 99
Russia's Rubicon Crossed
In crossing the Terek river, Moscow seems to be heading for a full-scale war in Chechnya, and neglecting many of the lessons from its previous defeat.
22 Oct 99
Chechen Authorities Come On Side To Free Georgia's Hostages Of Fortune
The chaos in Chechnya is spreading over the border into Georgia as armed gangs turn to kidnap to raise foreign money for weapons.
15 Oct 99
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