Property Restitution Deal for South Ossetia
The Georgians have a plan for refugees on both sides of the South Ossetian conflict to receive compensation at last, but simmering political mistrust will make it hard to deliver.
3 Apr 06
Russia
Grace and Favour in Tajikistan
Police and other officials at the heart of the system get hefty pay rises, which critics say are a ploy to keep them on board for a crucial election later this year.
1 Apr 06
Tajikistan: Keeping Up With the Neighbours
Tajiks ignore concerns expressed by government and Islamic figures and spend every penny they earn or borrow on lavish weddings and funerals.
27 Mar 06
Chechen Leader Urges Women to Cover Up
Moscow-backed prime minister says women should wear headscarves, in a move that human rights activists fear brings the country one step closer to Sharia law.
26 Mar 06
Kyrgyzstan Recalls the Day Justice Triumphed
Whether you view March 24 as a positive turning point or a national tragedy very much depends which side of the protest lines you were on at the time.
23 Mar 06
Karabakh: Peace Deal Doubts
The Karabakh Armenians voice their concerns over elements of a peace agreement.
9 Mar 06
Azerbaijanis Priced Out of New Mortgage Market
Even well-off oil company workers likely to have a hard time getting a loan.
9 Mar 06
Murder Widens Political Gulf in Kazakstan
Even though the government is trying to show its investigation is scrupulously fair, colleagues of murdered opposition leader Altynbek Sarsenbaev say the true story remains untold.
3 Mar 06
Dagestan's Quiet Leadership Change
The long-term head of the North Caucasus’ largest republic steps down – leaving a trusted successor in his place.
24 Feb 06
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