Families Split by Ossetia Border Closure
Shutting of Georgian-Russian border prevents ordinary people from visiting loved ones across the mountains.
3 Feb 08
Russia
Opposition Fears Kyrgyz Rubber Stamp Parliament
While the government claims the ruling party’s domination of parliament will make the legislative process more effective, opposition leaders fear the institution’s independence has been fatally undermined.
16 Jan 08
Dress Code for Chechen Women
Morality drive focuses on low-cut clothing and other signs of behaviour seen as un-traditional and therefore inappropriate.
9 Jan 08
Opposition Leader May Play Crucial Role
As a potential crisis looms in Kyrgyzstan over disputed election results, many are wondering whether Omurbek Tekebaev will be able to turn it to his advantage.
18 Dec 07
Counting the Kyrgyz Migrant Vote
As the election looms, it remains unclear how expatriates’ votes will be counted.
14 Dec 07
Georgia Border Closure Hurts Armenians
Dozens of Armenians jailed or fined for unwittingly breaching Georgian border regulations.
13 Dec 07
Kyrgyz Parties Say Rule Change Undermines Election
A new requirement set by election officials could make it almost impossible for parties to win seats in parliament.
13 Dec 07
Opposition Claims Election Bias
As parties and NGOs accuse the electoral commission of stacking the decks in favour of the president’s party, there are warnings of protests ahead.
13 Dec 07
Personality Politics May Turn Off Kyrgyz Voters
Failure of parties to offer voters distinctive policies may result in a low turnout in the weekend parliamentary election.
13 Dec 07
Breaking Down the Uzbek-Tajik Border Divide
A shooting incident underlines how two neighbouring nations are divided by diplomatic animosity as well as fences.
12 Dec 07
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