Caucasus

New Dispute Erupts in Karachai-Cherkessia

One of Russia’s most ethnically mixed republics experiences new tensions.

7 Jul 05

Public pressure forces Armenian government to back down on plans to build a highway through nature reserve.

7 Jul 05

Opposition furious with government’s handling of street protests sparked by arrests of leading sportsmen.

7 Jul 05

Baku increases defence spending, though some question how effectively the money will be spent.

7 Jul 05

Poverty, poor education and prohibitively expensive medical treatment blamed for Azerbaijan high infant mortality rate.

30 Jun 05

The transfer of Russian military hardware from Georgia to Armenia may alter the balance of forces in the South Caucasus.

30 Jun 05

Pressure from the Council of Europe may force President Kocharian to water down his presidential powers.

30 Jun 05

Bizarre twist in labour dispute at gold mining company leaves management calling all the shots.

23 Jun 05

Government declares victory in parliamentary elections in the mountainous republic.

23 Jun 05

The one-time mayor of Grozny wants a seat in the future Chechen parliament.

23 Jun 05

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