Caucasus

Azeri Libraries on Borrowed Time

Even finding the book you want can be well-nigh impossible in Azerbaijan’s crumbling library system.

22 Dec 05

The Chechen authorities appear to be tackling systemic corruption, but how far-reaching will their campaign be?

22 Dec 05

Police say porous borders and lack of cooperation between governments are combining to hamper efforts to combat human trafficking.

17 Dec 05

Del Ponte says Belgrade isn’t serious about pursuing remaining fugitives.

17 Dec 05

North Caucasian Muslims complain of harassment by the police.

17 Dec 05

Can a letter from the president of South Ossetia breathe new life into the moribund peace process?

17 Dec 05

The first efforts to provide alternative energy of a country heavily reliant on nuclear power.

17 Dec 05

Unaware of their rights and with nowhere to turn to, many victims of violence suffer in silence.

16 Dec 05

With meaningful political influence a distant dream, the social consequences of effective disenfranchisement are dire.

16 Dec 05

Nursultan Nazarbaev is set for another seven years in power after an election widely condemned as fraudulent.

14 Dec 05

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