Caucasus

Kazakstan: Masimov May Signal New Reform Priorities

Appointment of new prime minister could represent a shift from economic to political reforms, say analysts.

16 Jan 07

Social taboos and economic desperation fuel child trafficking.

15 Jan 07

Politicians’ charitable activities - which include handing out potatoes - are dismissed by some as attempts to win over voters.

12 Jan 07

Verdict in high-profile trial brings more protests against local leader.

12 Jan 07

Authorities break up politically embarrassing border demo.

11 Jan 07

People prefer to go to Russia or Georgia for treatment than rely on their capital’s crumbling medical centre.

11 Jan 07

Karabakh Armenians reject claims that new basic law damages the peace process.

11 Jan 07

Thousands of women endure beatings, lacking the means to protect themselves.

11 Jan 07

Residents of sparsely populated mountain district accuse federal troops of night-time abductions.

11 Jan 07

After rejecting Russian gas, Georgia looks to Azerbaijan and Turkey for emergency supplies.

11 Jan 07

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