Caucasus

Azerbaijan: Ethnic Azeri Immigrants in Rights Struggle

They say the country’s immigration law makes it hard for them to gain permanent residence permits.

Armenia Surprised by Anti-Russian Agitation

Emails and text messages seek to spark campaign over military bases.

Abkhazia Sees Tourism Boom

Russians flock to breakaway territory despite accommodation shortage and poor service.

Caucasus: Oct/Nov ‘09

IWPR Karabakh workshop participants find out how web journalism can enhance work of journalists and activists.

Caucasus: Oct/Nov ‘09

IWPR discussion events prompt Tbilisi officials to cooperate with Georgian NGOs on refugee issues.

Prisoners in Two Minds About Freedom

Thousands of prisoners are being freed under an amnesty in Tajikistan, but as Jamoliddin Saifiddinov reports, many have little to look forward to on the outside.

Azeris Face Spending Crunch

Economic experts warn budget cut resulting from falling oil revenues could harm most vulnerable.

Events Prompt Official Cooperation With NGOs

Privatisation Fears for Kyrgyz Power Plants

Government critics suspect changes to law designed to allow key power stations to be sold off by stealth.

Georgia: Russian Border Opening Plan Under Scrutiny

Mixed motives seen in proposed move to end three-year frontier closure.