Maskhadov Seeks Negotiations
In an interview with IWPR, the rebel Chechen president hints at possibility of a long-term compromise over the republic’s future status if Moscow ends its military campaign.
13 Jun 02
Russia
Chechen Civilian Head Challenges Army
With President Putin's blessing, Moscow's Chechen appointee in the war-torn republic is making a bid to restrain the military.
23 May 02
Azerbaijan's Painful Births
Giving birth in Azerbaijan's maternity homes can be a risky and expensive business.
25 Apr 02
Karabakh: One last push?
Time is running out for a breakthrough in protracted negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorny Karabakh.
25 Apr 02
Georgia Angry at Russia's Kodori Dash
The sudden deployment of Russian troops in Abkhazia's Kodori Gorge causes a dangerous downturn in Russian-Georgian relations.
19 Apr 02
Abkhaz Braced for New War
New crisis in the Kodori Gorge stokes Abkhazian fears of renewed conflict with Georgia.
19 Apr 02
Battle Over Ingushetia's Future Escalates
Ingushetia's leadership contest will be between a supporter of regional autonomy and a Moscow-backed general.
12 Apr 02
Montenegro: Shares Stranglehold
New stock exchanges in grip of brokers with friends in high places.
10 Apr 02
Krasnodar Sex Trade Booming
Organised crime and the influx of refugees have turned Krasnodar into the prostitution capital of the North Caucasus
4 Apr 02
Azerbaijan: Chechen Fury Over UNHCR 'Inaction'
Protests by Chechen refugees, alleging discrimination, force temporary closure of UNHCR office in Azerbaijan.
4 Apr 02
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