Ex-Leader's Daughter Considers Comeback in Kyrgyzstan
Controversy as Bermet Akaeva is nominated for parliament.
9 Mar 07
Russia
New Tajik Party Seeks Émigré Vote
Opposition figure is promising a “violet revolution”, but no one seems convinced.
5 Mar 07
Armenia's Mine Curse
Thirteen years after the ceasefire in the Karabakh war landmines in Armenia are still killing people.
1 Mar 07
Foca Rape Case: Defendant Speaks of Remorse
Zelenovic said he only thought “really hard” about his responsibility after his detention.
26 Feb 07
North Caucasus Border Frustration
Expanded border zone in the North Caucasus harms local economy.
23 Feb 07
Armenia Mulls Citizenship Law Changes
New legislation could dramatically increase number of Armenian citizens.
23 Feb 07
Chechnya: Kadyrov Promotion Fury
Human rights activists appalled by Moscow’s elevation of the notorious prime minister to lead the republic.
23 Feb 07
Tajikistan: Displaced Community Loses Hope
Families that migrated about five years ago searching for a better life have found nothing but hardship in their new home.
21 Feb 07
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