Election Problems Greatest Outside Baku
In the provinces, and in key constituencies in the capital, election rules were flouted and pro-government campaigners put pressure on voters.
7 Nov 05
Caucasus
Election Campaign Flawed in Rural Azerbaijan
Outside Baku, the country is held back by poverty and authoritarian local government officials.
7 Nov 05
Uncomfortable Truths From Beslan Probe
A long-awaited report on the school siege tragedy is critical of the Russian authorities and security forces, but leaves Beslan survivors unsatisfied.
5 Nov 05
Unravelling Armenia's Referendum
Depending on your point of view, the vote on a new constitution was either a storming success or a complete fraud.
5 Nov 05
Azerbaijan: Famous Victory for Striking Oil Workers
Azeri oil industry employees secure substantial pay rise following mass industrial action.
5 Nov 05
Chechnya: High Voter Turnout Questioned
Human rights groups who monitored the ballot suggest that large numbers of voters stayed away.
5 Nov 05
Battle Lines Drawn for Azeri Election
Opinion is still divided on whether the opposition can topple the government at the ballot box – and whether the vote will be fair enough to show the true results.
4 Nov 05
Constitutional Wrangling in Armenia
Despite revisions to the proposed constitution, the opposition is urging voters to reject it – but in the end, low turnout may pose a bigger risk.
4 Nov 05
Disabled Dagestanis Reject Stereotypes
Without the pressures of marriage and motherhood, some disabled women in Dagestan overcome overwhelming prejudice.
3 Nov 05
Struggle for Rights in Azeri Oil Industry
Their conditions of employment seem commendable, but female oil workers say in reality things are very different.
3 Nov 05
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