Baku Crushes 'Wahhabi' Gang
Reeling from a recent barrage of criticism, Azerbaijan demonstrates its commitment to the fight against international terrorism
22 Sep 00
Caucasus
Racist Violence Plagues Russian Army
Vicious racist attacks have become an occupational hazard for army conscripts from the North Caucasus - who were once the most respected soldiers in the Russian forces
15 Sep 00
Kocharian and Aliev Tread Political Tightrope
As the Nagorny Karabakh peace talks rumble on, the enclave's frustrated president feels he is being left out in the cold
15 Sep 00
Refugees Face Bleak Winter
Russia's own envoys are warning of impending disaster at the Chechen refugee camps as the cold weather sets in
15 Sep 00
Exasperated Moscow Backs Kadyrov
The warring heads of Chechnya's puppet administration have tried the Kremlin's patience to breaking point
15 Sep 00
In-fighting Splits Circassian Minorities
Cherkess and Abazin politicians are ostracised for accepting posts in the Karachai government
8 Sep 00
Last Post for Russians in Georgia
The withdrawal of Russian troops from Georgia inspires mixed emotions across the region
8 Sep 00
Violence Flares in Armenian Enclave
Political analysts across the South Caucasus are warning of a "second Nagorny Karabakh" in southern Georgia
8 Sep 00
Romania Moves To Stem Illegal Immigration
Romania has in recent years become a transit centre for clandestine immigration to the European Union
5 Sep 00
State Targets Balkaria's Islamic Community
Moscow continues to regard Kabardino-Balkaria as a potential breeding-ground for Islamic extremists
1 Sep 00
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