Russia

Press Under Threat In The North Caucasus

The difficulties of working as an independent journalist in the Russian Caucasus.

15 Feb 10

The residents of the unrecognised republic live in daily fear of new conflict with Georgia.

15 Feb 10

Moscow and Tbilisi in war of words over South Ossetia, visas and the gas pipeline.

15 Feb 10

Allegations of widespread abuse of Chechens held in Russian prisons, and claims that many were convicted on false charges.

15 Feb 10

The Russian language is vanishing in Azerbaijan as the community dwindles.

10 Feb 10

Insurgents in north take advantage of big arms caches retained by ex-militiamen in contravention of major disarmament programme.

7 Feb 10

People concerned that sessions will instil fear and aggression in children.

6 Feb 10

IWPR course trains journalists to stay safe when covering conflict.

5 Feb 10

Targeted sanctions likely to pose serious problems for the Tehran regime, but it remains defiant.

25 Jan 10

Massive foreign aid helps, but some doubt government’s economic claims.

25 Jan 10

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