Caucasus

Chechnya: Conflict Empties Villages

Dozens of mountain settlements are being steadily depopulated by the ongoing conflict.

18 Nov 05

A prison revolt opens a window on the country’s penal system.

18 Nov 05

Yerevan defies Washington by strengthening strategic relationship with Tehran.

18 Nov 05

Three serious political rivals have emerged to challenge the government of Nagorny Karabakh in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

18 Nov 05

A ruling in favour of Chechen civilians who say the Russian government infringed their human rights sets a strong legal precedent.

18 Nov 05

Following South Ossetia’s rejection of a Georgian peace plan, is Tiblisi preparing for war?

18 Nov 05

Armed police sweep through the towns and villages of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachai-Cherkessia searching for Islamic radicals.

18 Nov 05

Maskhadov chose little-known cleric as his replacement in spite of concerns over his more radical views.

18 Nov 05

Chechens unite in calling for the body of the rebel president to be given to his family.

18 Nov 05

Descendants of turn-of-the-century millionaires demand the right to lost property.

18 Nov 05

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