Caucasus

Kyrgyzstan: Power Down

A narrowly averted industrial action at the capital's power plant has revealed the weaknesses of the Kyrgyz energy sector.

21 Feb 05

Dushanbe's decision to forcibly repatriate Afghan refugees alarms UN.

21 Feb 05

Critics say proposal to forget businessmen's past misdeeds in return for good behaviour will benefit only the rich and powerful.

21 Feb 05

A delay in issuing new tamper-proof travel documents causes chaos.

21 Feb 05

Efforts to improve Tajik government’s reputation have produced some tentative steps, but a lot more needs to be done.

21 Feb 05

Opposition parties say charges against Democratic Party leader are politically inspired.

21 Feb 05

Suspicions are raised that Erjan Tatishev, alleged to have been the victim of tragic accident, was murdered.

21 Feb 05

Only a handful of Chechen rebels have agreed to a Russian amnesty, just two weeks before it is due to expire.

21 Feb 05

Ingush displaced by conflict a decade ago remain marooned in an unrecognised refugee camp, as disputes hamper resettlement process.

21 Feb 05

Attacks on reporters may jeapordise EU membership bid.

21 Feb 05

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