Baku Exile Speaks of Fears and Loss
Armenian refugee describes dangers that prompted her to flee – but says she yearns to see her old home again.
Editor's Note
By Oliver Bullough, Caucasus Editor (CRS No. 497, 12-June-09)
Grim Prospects for Refugee Children
Azeri refugee in Baku worries about her boys’ future, saying even if they were to return home they wouldn’t fit in.
Yerevan Election Condemned as Amoral and Cynical
International watchdog monitoring poll said it “witnessed the collapse of the Armenian electoral system as an institution”.
Tajiks Struggle to Cope With Flood Damage
Government lacks resources to handle multiple disasters.
UNHCR Warns of Jobless Despair
Senior aid official says international community needs to improve skills of those displaced by war to improve their employment prospects.
Homeless in Yerevan
A decade and a half after the fighting ceased, many refugees are still waiting for proper housing.
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Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
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Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
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Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.