Caucasus

Russian Prison Hell for Chechens

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

10 Feb 10

Insurgents in north take advantage of big arms caches retained by ex-militiamen in contravention of major disarmament programme.

7 Feb 10

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