Caucasus

Kyrgyz Parties Say Rule Change Undermines Election

A new requirement set by election officials could make it almost impossible for parties to win seats in parliament.

13 Dec 07

As parties and NGOs accuse the electoral commission of stacking the decks in favour of the president’s party, there are warnings of protests ahead.

13 Dec 07

Failure of parties to offer voters distinctive policies may result in a low turnout in the weekend parliamentary election.

13 Dec 07

Last chance for two presidents to agree to framework document before February.

12 Dec 07

A mobile population, drug use and low levels of public awareness feed HIV infection rates.

11 Dec 07

Putin’s party predictably wins in turbulent electoral contest in which two candidates were murdered.

6 Dec 07

Constitutional referendum grants Chechen leader right to be president in perpetuity.

6 Dec 07

Russian missile tests on Kazak soil leave analysts divided on whether the Central Asian state will get embroiled in the arms disputes of others.

5 Dec 07

Big increase in defence expenditure allegedly failed to lift soldiers out of poverty.

30 Nov 07

Doctor says his detention and suspension followed criticism of North Ossetian authorities.

29 Nov 07

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