Mountain districts of Chechnya bombarded June 17, 2004 11:06 The Russian air force and artillery have massively bombarded the outskirts of settlements in the Vedeno, Shatoy and Nozhay-Yurt districts of Chechnya in the last two days.
Human Rights Center Memorial to receive Nansen Refugee Award June 16, 2004 22:34 The Nansen Refugee Award is presented annually to an individual or organization known for considerable achievements for the welfare of refugees.
Nakhchivan journalists accuse authorities of putting pressure June 16, 2004 18:28 Malakhat Nasibova, a correspondent for the Turan agency and Liberty Radio in Nakhchivan, and Magomed Rzayev, a correspondent for the Azadlyg newspaper, have addressed law enforcement agencies, human rights groups, international organizations and the media with an appeal.
5 explosive devices found in Chechnya June 16, 2004 17:57 According to preliminary information, members of Suleiman Soltakhanov's illegal armed unit acting in the Vedeno district may be involved in the placing of the bombs.
NGO activist receives threats from unknown people June 16, 2004 16:12 Avaz Hasanov, Azerbaijan's coordinator of the International Working Group to search for missing persons, hostages and prisoners of war, was subjected to insults by a group of unknowns on June 11.
Resident of Chechnya killed in Ingushetia June 16, 2004 16:07 Shamil Alayev, an 18-year-old resident of Grozny, was killed and another young man, who was also suspected of membership in illegal armed units, was arrested during a special operation.
Turkey toughens visa regime with Armenia June 16, 2004 15:25 "Henceforward citizens of Armenia must apply for visas to Turkish diplomatic representatives abroad," reads a statement by the Turkish Foreign Ministry.
Russian Foreign Ministry dissatisfied with Tbilisi's actions in zone of Georgian-Osetian conflict June 16, 2004 15:23 "The actions of the Georgian side don't promote the cause of normalization of the situation in the zone of the Georgian-Osetian conflict, which is so complicated now," reads the ministry's statement.
Development of culture of solidarity to be under discussion in Krasnodar June 16, 2004 14:16 The roundtable discussion titled "The Media As a Factor in the Development of the Culture of Solidarity in Society" will be conducted in Krasnodar on June 18.
Number of presidential candidates in Chechnya reaches 11 June 16, 2004 14:06 Umar Abuyev, a resident of the town of Krasnogorsk situated near Moscow, filed his application with the Chechen Central Election Commission late at night on June 15.
Georgia wants mandate of peacekeeping forces in South Osetia to be changed June 16, 2004 13:56 Georgian State Minister Georgy Khaindrava believes the zone controlled by the Combined Peacekeeping Forces should be reviewed since "today Russian peacekeepers refuse in fact to fulfill duties they are commissioned with."
Chechen interior minister to run for president June 16, 2004 11:38 Alu Alkhanov requested to appoint his deputy and namesake Ruslan Alkhanov Acting Chechen Interior Minister for the period of the election campaign.
IFEX holds conference in Baku June 16, 2004 11:36 Representatives of media organizations from more than 50 countries are attending it.
Civilian population suffer from hostilities in Chechnya June 16, 2004 11:31 227 people suffered as a result of violations committed by Russian military men and Kadyrov's people in May.
Bomb found near Nazran office of Danish Refugee Council June 15, 2004 22:43 The bomb was taken away and neutralized at about 2:30 p.m. today.
Well-known lawyer buried in Chechnya June 15, 2004 22:36 Abdulla Khamzayev's relatives, his close friends, residents of Urus-Martan, and his human rights colleagues gathered to bid farewell to the known defender of victims of war crimes and human right violations.
Project to protect prisoners' rights presented in Azerbaijan June 15, 2004 18:10 The project will end with seminars for police officers and prosecutors. Among the subject matters are "The Role of Interior Agencies in the Protection of Human Rights", "About the Police", and "Cooperation between the Ombudsperson and Police Agencies".
Rodina faction to promote international recognition of Abkhazia June 15, 2004 17:34 Members of the Rodina faction of the Russian State Duma accompanied by representatives of Krasnodar Region visited Abkhazia, Dmitry Rogozin being head of the delegation.
3 policemen injured in car explosion near Grozny June 15, 2004 16:13 A self-made explosive device went off not far from the village of Nagornoye, Chechnya's Grozny district, on June 14, according to the interior ministry. All the suffered men were taken to hospital.
NGO doubts of authorities' will to protect freedom of speech June 15, 2004 16:11 The appearance of skinheads in the courtroom, abuse and threats during a trial against people who used violence against journalists are evidence that the criminals are non-punishable and the authorities do not show will to protect freedom of speech, reads a statement by the Association of Investigative Journalists.