North Ossetia: Scourge of Back-Street Abortions
Conservative society prompts pregnant unmarried women to opt for risky, illegal terminations.
1 May 06
Caucasus
Armenia: Alarm at Russian Gas Deal
Gas prices to stay low - but the opposition says the political cost is too high.
28 Apr 06
Is Rodina a New Ally for the Turkmen Opposition?
Turkmenistan has long been invisible for the majority of people in Russia, who are preoccupied with petrol prices and utilities reforms. But recently it transpired that the Russian-speaking population in Turkmenistan would be left in an especially difficu
27 Apr 06
Azerbaijan: Famous Medieval Cemetery Vanishes
IWPR reporter confirms that there is nothing left of the celebrated stone crosses of Jugha.
27 Apr 06
Tough Talk From Kyrgyz Leader on US Base
Analysts say President Bakiev’s ultimatum to the Americans is designed for consumption in Moscow.
24 Apr 06
Russia Cuts Off Georgian Water and Wine
Tbilisi accuses Moscow of deliberate campaign to undermine Georgian economy.
21 Apr 06
Ingushetia: Russians Urged to Return
A community of Russians defies threats and resettles in the North Caucasus.
20 Apr 06
Murder Case Judgement Reverberates Around Caucasus
Armenia welcomes life imprisonment for Azeri military officer who killed Armenian - but Azerbaijan seeks appeal.
20 Apr 06
Armenian Opposition Party Locked out
Popular ex-foreign minister blames the president for shutting down his office.
18 Apr 06
Kabardino-Balkaria: President Lashes Police
Leader blames law enforcement agencies for harsh treatment of devout Muslims.
18 Apr 06
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