Caucasus

Confusion Surrounds Beslan Band

Unanswered questions about the identity of the group who seized the school in Beslan.

Armenia's Nuns: a Rare Breed

In devout Orthodox Christian Armenia, only four women have become nuns – but they don’t regret it

Life After Beslan

IWPR’s North Caucasus editor reflects on the tragic events in North Ossetia.

Armenian Constitutional Battle

Parliament fights over the powers of the president.

Azerbaijan: NATO Relations Under Strain

Heightening of anti-Armenian sentiments appears to have put paid to partnership for peace operation.

North Ossetia Tensions Escalate

Ethnically-mixed community in the Prigorodny Region on high alert.

Beslan After the Tragedy

Basayev and Maskhadov Under Pressure

Chechen warrior Shamil Basayev is a prime suspect in the Beslan attack. Rebel leader Aslan Maskhadov has condemned it, but is facing fury from the Russians.

Abkhaz Contender Struck From Ballot

An opposition candidate is barred from Abkhazia’s presidential race while Moscow backs the prime minister.

Ingushetia Fearful

North Ossetia’s next-door neighbour waits for a reaction after revelations that there were Ingush among the hostage-takers.