Azerbaijani Writer Accused Over "Disloyal" Novel

Akram Aylisli wanted to show that his fellow-Azerbaijanis could admit past mistakes, but his ritual humiliation suggest he was wrong.

Kazak Media Freedom in Reverse Gear

Continuing persecution backed by raft of retrograde laws.

"Volunteering" Gone Mad in Uzbekistan

Georgia-Russia: Hostile Forever?

As new administration seeks thaw with Moscow, president’s people want pro-West, anti-Russia clauses written into constitution.

Two Opposition Leaders Arrested in Azerbaijan

Allies say they are being framed for spontaneous protest by exasperated residents of provincial town.

Armenia Reforms Disability Rules

Radical change will encourage disabled people to work if they can, but some experts fear new system could prove as unfair as its predecessor.

Giant of Azerbaijani Cinema Under Fire

Campaign appears designed to discredit major figure who has emerged as regime critic, but could backfire given his international stature.

Bosnian Serb Officer on Mladic-Karadzic Rivalry

Army chief Mladic checked subordinate’s office for pictures of himself and Karadzic.

Mladic Can Afford Some Defence Costs, Court Rules

Court registry sets amount after looking into defendant's financial situation.