Caucasus

Georgia: State Spending Ahead of Poll Under Suspicion

Transparency International points to significant rise in public expenditure in advance of municipal elections. By Anna Kandelaki in Tbilisi

Domestic Violence Finally Debated in Armenia

Politicians act as beaten and abused women at last begin to break their silence.

Armenia's Yezidi Farmers Face Ruin

They say export of sheep to Iran creating domestic shortage that’s forcing them out of business.

New Law to Tackle Domestic Assault in Azerbaijan

Women look for ways out from violence in the home.

Karabakh Women Deny Discrimination Exists

Rare regional exception where most women believe their rights are respected. By Anahit Danielyan in Stepanakert

Georgia: Combating Violence in the Home

New equality law not enough to stop beatings, say campaigners. By Natia Kuprashvili in Tbilisi

Long Way to Go for Armenia's Women

Slow progress towards equality in public life. By Gayane Abrahamyan in Yerevan

Turkmenistan: What Chance of a Thaw?

Cautious optimism that Saparmurat Niazov’s heirs will slowly begin moving forward towards reforms.

Circassians' Anger at Sochi Games

Georgia: Fake TV Report Storm

Hapless broadcaster’s “Russian invasion” prank leaves opposition and diplomats fuming. By Lela Iremashvili in Tbilisi