Caucasus

South Ossetia's Other President

Rival leader of South Ossetia tells IWPR the region’s future is within Georgia.

Karabakh Debates Its Future

Karabakh Armenians say they prefer the status quo to an uncertain peace deal.

Dagestan: Converts Face Harassment

New Muslim adherents claim they’re subjected to police persecution.

Armenians Complain of Labour Exploitation

Employees consent to illegal working conditions for fear of losing their jobs.

Baku's Working Children

Young children work illegally to support their impoverished families - with the government seemingly turning a blind eye.

What Chance of a Thaw?

Cautious optimism that Saparmurat Niazov’s heirs will slowly begin moving forward towards reforms.

Tajiks Squeezed by Russian Clampdown on Traders

New legislation hits vulnerable migrant labour from Central Asia’s poorest republic.

Death of Editor Shocks Armenia

Foca Rape Suspect Pleads Guilty

Bosnian Serb soldier admits to raping and torturing Muslim women and girls during the 1992-95 war.

Azerbaijan and Russia at Loggerheads

Neither side willing to back down in energy dispute.