North Ossetia

European Court Rules Against Moscow

A ruling in favour of Chechen civilians who say the Russian government infringed their human rights sets a strong legal precedent.

18 Nov 05

Following South Ossetia’s rejection of a Georgian peace plan, is Tiblisi preparing for war?

18 Nov 05

Armed police sweep through the towns and villages of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachai-Cherkessia searching for Islamic radicals.

18 Nov 05

Chechens unite in calling for the body of the rebel president to be given to his family.

18 Nov 05

European parliament holds meeting on the Chechen conflict, but only the Russians and their local allies attend.

18 Nov 05

Relatives of school tragedy victims rally behind opposition after government blocks their demonstration.

18 Nov 05

Authorities insist territorial dispute will only be resolved by negotiations.

18 Nov 05

Ground-breaking prosecution of Russian soldier may herald further similar trials.

18 Nov 05

In a rare display of defiance, a popular local figure is taking his case against the Kabardino-Balkar authorities to Russia’s supreme court.

18 Nov 05

An eruption of violence closes one of the oldest mosques in the Caucasus.

18 Nov 05

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