Georgia-South Ossetia: Helicopter Attack Sparks Hostile Words
After a helicopter carrying the Georgian defence minister is nearly shot out of the sky by South Ossetian troops, neither side looks ready to back away from confrontation.
8 Sep 06
Russia
Kazakstan: Sarsenbaev Murder Trial a “Farce”
There were so many apparent irregularities in the case that few have any confidence in the conviction.
8 Sep 06
A Different World
The Soviets brought rigid political conformity but also a degree of social liberalisation when they invaded Afghanistan 25 years ago.
1 Sep 06
Unblocking Tajikistan's Giant Dam Project
Tajik officials complain Russia’s RUSAL firm is not moving ahead fast enough on a major hydropower project.
26 Aug 06
South Ossetia Braced for Conflict
A summer full of fear and violence leaves South Ossetians expecting the worst in the confrontation with Tbilisi.
4 Aug 06
Armenian Government Takes On Gold Company
An American mining group accuses the Armenian government of trying to expropriate its assets.
2 Aug 06
Georgian Army Pursues Dissident Commander
Abkhazia watches anxiously as Tbilisi sends hundreds of soldiers to subdue rebel militia.
2 Aug 06
Uzbek Children Miss Out on Kindergarten
Unemployment and poverty means a pre-school education is beyond the means of many families.
31 Jul 06
Turkmen Students Flee Abroad
Endless propaganda and bribes to pass exams are just two of the disincentives to going to university in Turkmenistan.
29 Jul 06
HIV Scare at Children's Hospitals in South Kazakstan
While health officials try to track down the cause of 15 HIV cases affecting young children, parents are staying away from hospital.
29 Jul 06
Support local journalists