Caucasus

Armenia: Little Hope of More Democracy

Sense of being surrounded by threats impedes creation of fairer society.

Stalin's Last Victims Trickle Home to Georgia

Government prepares to admit Meskhetian Turks, though locals may not welcome their return.

Georgia Tries to Reverse Farm Decline

Focus on cereals prompted by rising price of food imports.

Armenia: Minority Faiths Keen on Debates

Georgian Media Told of Disaster Victims' Plight

Azeri Youth Protest Foiled

Police detain organisers and head off demonstrators so that only a few make it to protest march.

Fears for Unschooled Girls' Future in Azerbaijan

Many parents take girls out of school and marry them off.

Women Losing Out in Georgian Politics

Overall trend seems to be towards less female representation in elected and appointed posts.

Abkhazia's Women Lament Under-Representation

Four women in parliament “not an achievement, but a disgrace”, says leading member.

Tbilisi Officials Consider Round-Table Appeal