Russia

Concern at High Maternal Mortality Rates in Kyrgyzstan

Healthcare system under scrutiny as increasing numbers of women die in childbirth.

9 Dec 09

Abkhazia Sees Tourism Boom

Russians flock to breakaway territory despite accommodation shortage and poor service.

8 Dec 09

Armenia Surprised by Anti-Russian Agitation

Emails and text messages seek to spark campaign over military bases.

7 Dec 09

Prisoners in Two Minds About Freedom

Thousands of prisoners are being freed under an amnesty in Tajikistan, but as Jamoliddin Saifiddinov reports, many have little to look forward to on the outside.

4 Dec 09

Privatisation Fears for Kyrgyz Power Plants

Government critics suspect changes to law designed to allow key power stations to be sold off by stealth.

30 Nov 09

Georgia: Russian Border Opening Plan Under Scrutiny

Mixed motives seen in proposed move to end three-year frontier closure.

30 Nov 09

Event Prompts Help for Georgian IDPs

IWPR discussion prompts officials to tackle problems faced by internally displaced people in Tskhaltubo.

27 Nov 09

Media Bias Claims in Georgia Exposed

Media portrays conflict areas as peaceful, endangering lives, people allege.

27 Nov 09

Hard Times in Tajikistan

One of the most visible effects of depression in Tajikistan is the sight of men hanging around in groups, hoping someone will take them on for a day’s work.

20 Nov 09

Tajiks Act on Swine Flu Fears

The authorities in Tajikistan are screening passengers arriving at airports and railway stations for signs of swine flu, Zarina Ergasheva reports.