Armenian Farmers' Water Woes
Pollution and diversion of water resources blamed for driving farmers from their lands.
Pollution and diversion of water resources blamed for driving farmers from their lands.
Opposition and green activists say main problem is organised illegal logging, not villagers cutting firewood.
President Alexander Ankvab likely to seek continuity, though some fear more authoritarian style.
Officials silent on funding crisis facing children’s homes.
Authorities accused of victimising small businesses while leaving large ones untouched.
No suggestion that race or religion is involved, just neglect of the Russian minority’s graveyards.
Job creation schemes have failed to stop workers voting with their feet.
Activists monitoring Azeri government spending say officials more inclined to listen to them following IWPR story.
But observers unclear what will result from discussions between authorities and their main rivals.