Caucasus

Outcry at Detention of Azeri Opposition Bloggers

Press watchdog says case typical of arbitrary judicial decisions taken against government opponents.

17 Jul 09

Tehran’s attempt to scupper Israeli president’s visit gets nowhere, as Baku decides ties to Israel take priority over Islamic solidarity.

10 Jul 09

Crisis legacy of shoddy Soviet-built sewerage systems and a decade of post-independence neglect.

10 Jul 09

IWPR reporter describes how a journey through southern Russia turned out to be more expensive than he’d bargained for.

10 Jul 09

Almaty wants to use customs union to break down Russian trade barriers, and then bid for WTO membership.

7 Jul 09

IWPR reporters recount arduous trip from Baku to the North Ossetian capital.

7 Jul 09

Georgian minority in Abkhazia feels especially exposed now international monitor are packing their bags.

7 Jul 09

Russian firm’s pull-out reignites debate on extent of illegal imports.

3 Jul 09

Georgian minority in Abkhazia feels especially exposed now international monitor are packing their bags.

3 Jul 09

Opposition concerned that latest population count includes people not living in Kyrgyzstan.

2 Jul 09

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