Caucasus

Georgia's Showcase in South Ossetia

South Ossetians are offered incentives to move to Georgian-controlled territory.

Dagestani Students Volunteer for Islamist Groups

Caucasus: Jan '08

Radio stations across the country broadcasting IWPR programme.

Caucasus: Jan ‘08

IWPR journalists get a chance to report on the high-charged Georgian leadership ballot.

Georgian Opposition Keeps Up Pressure

Following Saakashvili’s election victory, the opposition sets its sights on parliamentary ballot.

Karabakh Government Unveils Reforms

Young prime minister sets ambitious targets for 2008.

Opposition Fears Kyrgyz Rubber Stamp Parliament

While the government claims the ruling party’s domination of parliament will make the legislative process more effective, opposition leaders fear the institution’s independence has been fatally undermined.

Dress Code for Chechen Women

Morality drive focuses on low-cut clothing and other signs of behaviour seen as un-traditional and therefore inappropriate.

Armenia: State Tightens Media Controls

Harassment of provincial television station coincides with start of election campaign.

Georgia Border Closure Hurts Armenians

Dozens of Armenians jailed or fined for unwittingly breaching Georgian border regulations.