Chechnya: New Year, New Brutality
The new year begins with an upsurge of violence and abductions.
13 Jan 05
Russia
Georgia Border Mission Closes
The OSCE loses its mandate to monitor the Georgian-Chechen border after Russia vetoes extension bid.
13 Jan 05
North Ossetia: Journalist Fights Conviction
Prominent reporter claims that criminal charge is an attempt to silence him.
22 Dec 04
New Players Enter Karabakh Peace Process
Will the involvement of the United Nations and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe help or hinder the cause of peace in Nagorny Karabakh?
22 Dec 04
Abkhazia Rivals Strike Deal
A last-minute compromise agreement spells repeat elections in the Black Sea republic.
8 Dec 04
Chechnya: Ten Years of Violence
Chechens reflect on the anniversary of a war that has shattered homes and lives.
8 Dec 04
Saakashvili Says Georgia to Turn Corner Next Year
Economic transformation will help resolve Georgia’s armed conflicts, president says on first anniversary of “Rose Revolution”.
25 Nov 04
South Ossetia: Tentative Steps to Peace
Governments of South Ossetia and Georgia try to make a compromise agreement work, but the situation on the ground remains tense.
17 Nov 04
Anger Spills Over in Karachai-Cherkessia
Furious crowd occupies president’s office after seven dismembered bodies are found in a pit.
17 Nov 04
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