Caucasus

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

Chechnya full of traumatised people who’ve suffered torture but are reluctant to get help.

15 Feb 10

IWPR course trains journalists to stay safe when covering conflict.

15 Feb 10

Poti residents say aluminium oxide pollution from port is harmful.

14 Feb 10

Killing of officers lifts lid on Azerbaijan army’s culture of bullying.

12 Feb 10

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

11 Feb 10

Officials agree to act on pollution that threatens capital’s water supply.

11 Feb 10

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

10 Feb 10

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