South Ossetia

North Caucasus Border Frustration

Expanded border zone in the North Caucasus harms local economy.

23 Feb 07

Human rights activists appalled by Moscow’s elevation of the notorious prime minister to lead the republic.

23 Feb 07

Rival leader of South Ossetia tells IWPR the region’s future is within Georgia.

8 Feb 07

New Muslim adherents claim they’re subjected to police persecution.

7 Feb 07

Neither side willing to back down in energy dispute.

19 Jan 07

Verdict in high-profile trial brings more protests against local leader.

12 Jan 07

Authorities break up politically embarrassing border demo.

11 Jan 07

People prefer to go to Russia or Georgia for treatment than rely on their capital’s crumbling medical centre.

11 Jan 07

After rejecting Russian gas, Georgia looks to Azerbaijan and Turkey for emergency supplies.

11 Jan 07

Impoverished southern district gets big Californian cash injection.

11 Jan 07

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