Armenia: Life Without Hope
After the abolition of the death penalty, Armenian lifers say they still face a bleak future.
26 Sep 06
Caucasus
Circassian Outrage At Anniversary Plans
Officials in Adygeia accused of cashing in on a fraudulent version of history.
26 Sep 06
Georgia: The Last Collective Farm
Land reform may be the last straw for Georgia’s Dukhobor community.
26 Sep 06
Beslan Controversy Won't Go Away
As relatives of victims commemorate another anniversary, the rancorous debate over who was to blame continues to simmer.
16 Sep 06
Georgia-South Ossetia: Helicopter Attack Sparks Hostile Words
After a helicopter carrying the Georgian defence minister is nearly shot out of the sky by South Ossetian troops, neither side looks ready to back away from confrontation.
8 Sep 06
Kazakstan: Sarsenbaev Murder Trial a “Farce”
There were so many apparent irregularities in the case that few have any confidence in the conviction.
8 Sep 06
A Different World
The Soviets brought rigid political conformity but also a degree of social liberalisation when they invaded Afghanistan 25 years ago.
1 Sep 06
Unblocking Tajikistan's Giant Dam Project
Tajik officials complain Russia’s RUSAL firm is not moving ahead fast enough on a major hydropower project.
26 Aug 06
Armenians Inured to Spiralling Crime
Two random killings of innocents fail to attract media or public attention.
25 Aug 06
Azerbaijan Health Sector Clampdown
What lies behind the health ministry’s move against private clinics?
25 Aug 06
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