South Ossetia

Abkhaz Leader Presses Independence Claim

Kosovo talks and Russian support bolster the claims of breakaway Abkhazia.

15 Feb 10

Moscow and Tbilisi in war of words over South Ossetia, visas and the gas pipeline.

15 Feb 10

Allegations of widespread abuse of Chechens held in Russian prisons, and claims that many were convicted on false charges.

15 Feb 10

IWPR advises Georgian journalists on setting up their own trade union.

11 Feb 10

The Russian language is vanishing in Azerbaijan as the community dwindles.

10 Feb 10

IWPR course trains journalists to stay safe when covering conflict.

5 Feb 10

Doubts expressed over limited aviation link following 2008 war.

8 Jan 10

But commentators say they should not be too quick to let down their guard.

5 Jan 10

The Russian language is vanishing in Azerbaijan as the community dwindles.

3 Jan 10

Some observers suspect the authorities are taking advantage of people caught up in Georgia’s wars.

24 Dec 09

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