Caucasus

Mental Scars of Karabakh War Veterans

Former fighters continue to be traumatised by viciousness of the early Nineties' conflict. By Anahit Danielyan and Seda Muradyan in Stepanakert

Water Woes of Armenia's Border Villages

No prospect of running water exacerbates problems of long-suffering residents. By Gayane Mkrtchyan in Bagaran

Abkhaz Independence Leader Dies

Territory unites to mourn Ardzinba, though divisions remain. By Anaid Gogoryan in Sukhum

Georgians Question Squeeze on Bribe-Taking

Despite progress, people doubt the government’s boast on corruption fight. By Ana Kandelaki in Tbilisi

Baku Tackles Garbage Mountain

Incinerator will burn city rubbish but some fear worse pollution.<br />

Karabakh War Still Finds Victims

Fifteen years on, doctors say disease brought on by stress of war continues to kill people.

Azerbaijan: Karabakh Squatters Cling On

Baku residents demand homes back but refugees refuse to budge.

Gori: Russian Allies Triumphant as City Burns

An IWPR journalist, allowed into Gori on a Russian tank, witnesses exultant pro-Moscow fighters rampaging through the blazing city.

Abkhazia Seeks International Support

Following recognition by Moscow, Abkhaz leadership to seek full international acceptance.

Dust Fear in Georgian Port Town