Middle East

Caucasian Migrants' Struggle in Russia

Armenians and Azerbaijanis look for ways round new curbs on migrant workers, while Georgians take most of the heat.

Forcible Expulsions From Iran Put Pressure on Kabul

Legal refugees as well as illegal aliens are swept up and dumped on the Afghan border.

Energy Price Rise Rattles Georgia

Government blamed for not limiting steep increase in gas price.

Drugs Court Gets Mixed Reviews

The government’s attempt to fast-track drug offenders has secured some convictions, though some suspect the big players are too powerful to be caught.

Under the Veil - Choice or Coercion?

The wearing of the Hijab, or veil, a traditional Muslim custom, denounced as repressive by many, is being observed by increasing numbers of women in Iraq.

Cleaning up the Kura

The major river in the southern Caucasus seems to be everyone’s dumping ground.

Brides Pay High Price

Campaigners urge an end to the practice of exchange marriage which, although in decline, continues to destroy the lives of young girls.

Mosul: Victims Pile Up at City Morgue

Hard-pressed staff daily confront the horrors of local bloodletting.

Karzai Talks Tough in Helmand

The president delivers a tough-love speech in the troubled province, calling on residents to take responsibility for their own security.

Kovacevic appeal, Simic transfer, Zvornik trial, Kadijevic warrant and Bralo appeal.