Kyrgyz to Join International Adoption Pact

Refugees' News Expands in Georgia

More stations to broadcast programme playing critical role in keeping authorities updated on IDPs issues.

Azeri Eurovision Win Poses Armenian Dilemma

Both nations uncertain whether Yerevan should send singer to 2012 contest in Baku.

Azerbaijan: Anger at Jailing of Opposition Activist

Facebook activist's conviction is latest sign of authorities' fear of Middle East-style protests.

Georgia Close to "Circassian Genocide" Statement

Some analysts warn that delving too deep into other people’s history could create problems in the here and now.

Kyrgyzstan: Victims of Police Abuse Struggle for Justice

Tackling abuse in detention requires major shake-up of policing and external scrutiny of places of detention.

Kazakstan: More of the Same Despite Reform Talk

Interview with Andrei Chebotarev, director of the Alternativa Centre for Political Studies in Kazakstan.

Kyrgyzstan Report Draws Shaky Line Under Violence

Unsurprisingly, independent team’s findings get mixed reaction in fraught political environment.

Demolitions Cause Fury in West Azerbaijan

Local government insists it has the right to clear shops to make way for road, but owners say they've been offered nothing in return.