Georgia Accused of Bullying Ethnic Armenians
Some Yerevan politicians say arrest of Armenian activists on espionage charges is attempt to intimidate the minority.
13 Feb 09
Russia
Tajikistan's Homeless Children
Social and economic problems leave many children in Tajikistan fending for themselves on the streets.
30 Jan 09
Northern Tajikistan's Crumbling Industry
In a report on the northern region of Soghd, Kamari Ahrorzoda asked just how bad a year 2008 was for residents of an area that used to be Tajikistan’s economic powerhouse.
24 Jan 09
Kodori Gorge Refugees in Limbo
Abkhaz officials encourage them to return but Georgian refugee leaders warn against doing so.
22 Jan 09
Children in Care Become Vulnerable Adults
Even as adults, people who grew up in children’s homes suffer the consequences of marginalisation and poor education.
19 Jan 09
Mixed Fortunes of Yazidis in New Iraq
They’ve better opportunities than they did under Saddam, but have become the target of insurgents.
14 Jan 09
Tajik Teachers Vote With Their Feet
Tajikistan is desperately short of teachers, in many cases because newly-qualified staff do not want to take jobs in the countryside.
13 Jan 09
Uneasy Calm on South Ossetian Border
Georgian villagers begin to rebuild as a fortified frontier is erected.
8 Jan 09
Kyrgyzstan's Controversial Winter Sale
Opponents of privatisation say it’s a bad time to start selling off the family silver, while the government insists there will be no bargain-basement deals.
7 Jan 09
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