Caucasus

Ajaria: Tbilisi in Charge

Council of Europe attacked for alleged support of disgraced Ajarian leader as Georgian government tightens its grip on the region.

12 May 04

Chechnya Without Kadyrov

How will Moscow govern the war-torn republic after the death of the man they put in charge?

11 May 04

End of an Era

Ruler goes into exile as Georgian leaders assert control amid jubilant crowd scenes.

6 May 04

Quiet Elation in Batumi

Most people seem glad to see the back of Ajaria’s former ruler Aslan Abashidze.

6 May 04

Azerbaijan Privatisation Row

The Azerbaijani government is defying international pressure to sell off the largest bank in the region.

5 May 04

Karabakh: First Independent Paper

The first non-government publication in the Armenian-controlled province aims to cover themes which previously went unreported.

28 Apr 04
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