Chechens Fear 'Wahhabi' Threat
As the war goes on, fundamentalist Islamists in Chechnya are becoming bolder and more violent.
19 Dec 02
North Ossetia
Competing Plans of Chechen Politicians
Influential group of Chechen and Russian politicians continue to promote Chechnya peace plan, despite hardening of Moscow's policy towards the breakaway republic
12 Dec 02
Abkhaz Prime Minister Ousted
The surprise dismissal of the prime minister and de facto leader of Abkhazia has transformed the political landscape in the breakaway republic.
5 Dec 02
North Ossetia Honours 'Pagan' Saint George
In their most important religious festival, North Ossetians freely mix the names of Saint George and the pagan God Uasturji - but should not drink too much vodka.
28 Nov 02
Chechen Police Plan Raises Concerns
The people of Chechnya are divided on the merits of a plan to hand over law enforcement powers to a new Chechen police force.
28 Nov 02
Georgia's 'French' Keep Faith in Catholicism
The residents of a tiny mountain village in eastern Georgia are quietly building the region's first Catholic church.
21 Nov 02
Ossetians Angered by Ingush Return
Tensions between Ossetians and Ingush remain despite recent friendship agreement between the two nations.
7 Nov 02
Chechens Braced for Russian Reprisals
Moscow's determination to root out those connected with the theatre hostage tragedy sparks fears in Chechnya.
7 Nov 02
Putin In Command
The terror crisis in Moscow has given President Putin a new lease of political life.
31 Oct 02
Armenia: Elections Hit New Low
Candidates in local ballots resort to desperate measures to get the electorate to vote.
28 Oct 02
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