Bosnian Court Judgement in Rape Case
Former Bosnian Serb soldier is sentenced to 16 years in prison for raping Muslim women during the war.
18 Nov 06
North Ossetia
South Ossetia's Vote of Defiance
Residents of unrecognised republic defy Georgia and the West in independence vote.
17 Nov 06
Kyrgyzstan: No Olive Branch from President
Parliament was promised more rights in a radical new constitution, so it was angered by the conservative document it received.
7 Nov 06
Nalchik Nerves Still Jangling
Kabardino-Balkaria experiences a thaw one year after Islamist attack but fears renewed violence
3 Nov 06
Azeri Nut Trade Faces Crunch
Rumours, health warnings and powerful business interests drive Azerbaijan’s nut farmers and traders to the brink of ruin.
3 Nov 06
South Ossetia Braced for New Referendum
Some Ossetian politicians question the merits of holding another independence vote
3 Nov 06
Dagestani Soldiers: Bully or be Bullied
The gruelling experiences of young Dagestani men in the Russian army.
3 Nov 06
Afghans Fear Fallout from Iran Sanctions
If the United Nations takes tough measures against Iran, its neighbour Afghanistan will be undermined economically and could be drawn into a new conflict.
28 Oct 06
Former Kosovo Judge Recalls Escape from Serb Forces
Former Kosovan judge speaks of the persecution he said he and his family suffered at the hands of Serb forces seven years ago.
13 Oct 06
Georgia: Opposition's Poor Election Showing Rings Alarm Bells
Many believe the failure to pose much of a challenge to the ruling party in local elections is bad for democracy.
12 Oct 06
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