Caucasus

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.

17 Aug 08

Thousands cross border, as opposition blames president for delay in returning from Olympics.

15 Aug 08

Abkhaz seize key valley held by Georgian troops dealing further blow to beleaguered Tbilisi government.

15 Aug 08

Russia tries to claim moral high ground as both sides allege war crimes.

14 Aug 08

Reports of Russian violence and looting a day after French-brokered ceasefire.

14 Aug 08

Bombing raids resume as disturbing account of Gori attack emerges.

13 Aug 08

An Ossetian who was in South Ossetia during the Georgian assault tells her story.

12 Aug 08

Rumour adds to the mood of uncertainty gripping the Georgian capital.

12 Aug 08

Despite Georgian ceasefire offer, Moscow steps up military intervention.

12 Aug 08

As Georgian and Russian troops draw close to one another in South Ossetia, the rapidly escalating conflict threatens to go international.

11 Aug 08

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