Web Freedom Claims Ring False in Azerbaijan
Jailing of journalists and bloggers belies claim of online freedom.
10 Nov 12
Caucasus
Georgian President Cries Foul After Ally's Arrest
New government accused of launching crackdown on Mikheil Saakashvili's team.
10 Nov 12
Armenia Launches Social Housing Scheme
New impetus to provide free accommodation to young adults coming out of children’s homes.
5 Nov 12
Collapsing Homes in Rural Azerbaijan
Local government in western district says it lacks the funds to carry out repairs.
5 Nov 12
Women and Displacement in Georgia
IWPR/UN Women event focuses on areas with high numbers of refugees from Abkhazian and South Ossetian conflicts.
1 Nov 12
Armenia: Anti-Gay Protests Block Film Screening
Public opinion sharply divided, but at least issues are now being talked about openly.
29 Oct 12
Mine Strike is First Test for Georgia's New Government
Workers angry about pay and conditions, but new owners say they’ve done their best after starting six months ago.
19 Oct 12
Armenian Opposition Leader Says He's Being Framed
Officials deny legal action against politician Vartan Oskanian is timed to foil election hopes.
19 Oct 12
Reducing Maternal Mortality in Georgia
Antenatal and maternity care needs improving, especially when it comes to spotting high-risk cases.
18 Oct 12
Russian Army Returns, Bringing Familiar Bad Tidings
Moscow is again embarking on an attempt to subdue Chechnya by force. Although many of the stated aims are different and so far the military tactics are marginally less brutal, the experience for the local population is exactly the same.
8 Oct 12
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