Russia

Tajikistan: Bill on Religious Practice Raises Concern

Representatives of Tajikistan’s religious minorities are worried that proposed legislation could be used to restrict their activities.

23 Jul 07

Government says sharp rise in defence spending will professionalise army but questions are asked about why the money is being spent.

19 Jul 07

Summer campaign by rebel fighters casts doubt on official claims that the war is over.

18 Jul 07

Leading Georgian newspaper acclaims IWPR’s regional reporting, saying republished stories prompt regular feedback from readers.

13 Jul 07

A witness in Dragomir Milosevic trial says the Markale massacre was not the Serbs’ fault.

10 Jul 07

Farmers risk being shot at and blown up by mines tending to their flocks and fields.

5 Jul 07

Vlastimir Djordjevic says he needs more time to consider charges in his indictment.

24 Jun 07

Idea of union with Russia attacked by establishment and opposition alike.

18 Jun 07

On the eve of crucial peace talks over Nagorny Karabakh, Armenian refugees from Baku say it is too early to allow Azerbaijanis to come back.

15 Jun 07

Many say Putin has no right to allow Washington to use the Galaba station.

15 Jun 07

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