Opposition

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.

Azerbaijan: Landmark Opposition Rally Poorly Attended

Suspicions that authorities kept protestor numbers down by insisting they gathered in remote location, then cutting bus services.

Georgian Authorities Try to Clip Businessman's Wings

Billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili says he will carry on building political support regardless.

Billionaire's Political Bid Unsettles Georgian Establishment

Leaders allege Moscow behind Bidzina Ivanishvili’s political aspirations.

Can Syrian Opposition Unite?

Questions raised about landmark council’s ability to bring together activists inside and outside the country.

Rights Groups Set Up New Party in Uzbekistan

Mass Jailbreak Causes Ripples in Tajikistan

Escaped prisoners were convicted Islamic radicals, so question now is whether they regroup or simply melt away.

Azerbaijani Opposition Finally Joins Forces

Leaders hope that together they stand a better chance of competing against dominant Yeni Azerbaijan.

Abkhaz Opposition Want to End Squabbling

After poor showing in elections last year, it seeks to present a united front.

Growing Sense of Insecurity

The recent spate of suicide bombings has put much of Afghanistan on edge.