Caucasus

North Ossetia: Pre-Election Press Clampdown

President Dzasokhov, fearful of electoral defeat, attempts to silence his political rivals.

10 Dec 01

Georgia can barely afford any more accidents on the road to democracy.

10 Dec 01

Diaspora Armenians returning to their homeland are not always welcomed with open arms

18 Nov 01

Many Georgians believe the police investigation into the murder of a leading journalist has been a travesty

18 Nov 01

Hopes that a new interior minister would curb sham arrests and continued police brutality have been dashed.

18 Nov 01

Many unemployed, unmarried women in Armenia have no other choice but to go into prostitution

14 Nov 01

Shevardnadze is looking for a successor to maintain the balance of power between conservatives and reformers.

14 Nov 01

Kosovars are fearful that they may be identified with Islamic militants in the wake of the US terror attacks.

11 Nov 01

Yerevan may be repealing its anti-gay legislation but few believe the plight of this oppressed minority is likely to improve.

11 Nov 01

Questions raised over motive behind Shevardnadze's bid to come up with solutions for two Georgian trouble-spots.

11 Nov 01

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