Misusing Hate Speech Laws in Central Asia
Regimes are jumping on an anti-incitement bandwagon to silence critics.
16 Sep 16
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Muslim Volunteers Swell Chechen Forces
Russians tighten up security in the Chechen lowlands as rebel forces announce the start of the spring campaign
17 May 00
Bitola Spirit Crushed
Bitola is seething with ethnic tensions following recent rioting by Macedonian mobs
6 Jun 01
Georgian Beer Magnate Looks West
Anti-American brewing entrepreneur plans to take US drinks market by storm.
14 Aug 03
Tajik Protest Plan Squashed Before it Starts
Authorities denounce opposition group and take down websites after internet appeal for street demos.
9 Oct 14
Why Azerbaijan Won
Hi-tech weapon systems bought with oil revenue ultimately tipped the balance.
17 Nov 20
Kyrgyzstan: Russians Spooked by Conflict Rumours
“Counterrevolutionaries” blamed for alleged leaflet campaign advocating ethnic discord.
20 Nov 05
Old Foes Serenade Serbia in Istanbul
Love is in the air in the Balkans - if the Eurovision Song Contest is anything to go by.
21 Feb 05
Georgia Considers the 'Zero Option'
Moscow is putting increasing pressure on Tbilisi to repay its $158 million debt
29 Jan 01
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