Chechen family receives body of killed relative June 09, 2004 16:12 The man most likely died from cruel torture. His body had many knife wounds, his fingers and toes were cut off, and his both arms were broken.
Official makes his apology to NGO leader June 09, 2004 16:10 There was a media discussion in Adygeya and Krasnodar Region in which Tatyana Rudakova was called a woman who had been in prison twice.
Osetins to hold meeting, protest action in Moscow June 09, 2004 15:02 At the suggestion of the leader of the Moscow Osetian community, Mr Torchinov, the decision was made to hold the meeting on Pushkinskaya Square.
International human rights conference opens in Tbilisi June 09, 2004 15:00 Ombudsmen from Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, and representatives of international and non-governmental organizations are taking part in it.
Vladikavkaz, Tskhinvali discuss joint tactics June 09, 2004 12:52 Official Tbilisi has made no protest concerning the June 7 visit of President of North Osetia - Alania Aleksandr Dzasokhov to South Osetia so far, though this visit was not approved by the Georgian leadership.
South Osetian NGOs protest against actions of Georgian armed forces June 09, 2004 12:30 South Osetian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have addressed an open letter to Head of the OSCE Mission in Georgia Ambassador Roy Reeve.
Kidnapping suspect arrested in Ingushetia June 09, 2004 12:28 Tukhan Elsayev, a 42-year-old resident of Chechnya, is accused of complicity in the March 1999 kidnapping of Gennady Shpigun, the Russian Interior Ministry's envoy in Chechnya.
Two Georgian power engineering specialists abducted in Abkhazia June 09, 2004 11:19 Unknown people in masks abducted two Georgian engineering specialists, Avtandil Biblaya and Abessalom Dzhabua, near the village of Rechkhi in the Gali district of Abkhazia in the morning of June 8.
Officially closed refugee camp still functions June 09, 2004 11:13 As of June 8, only 3-4 tents remained in the last of the largest tent camps for Chechen refugees Satsita situated in the village of Ordzhonikidzevskaya, Ingushetia's Sunzha district.
Two policemen found dead in Grozny June 08, 2004 17:49 Both the men had reportedly been abducted by unknown people in military uniforms and masks near the central market of Grozny the day before.
New head of Open Society - Georgia Foundation appointed June 08, 2004 17:37 The candidacy of David Darchiashvili, a Georgian political scientist, has been chosen for this post.
Two armies clash on Armenian-Azerbaijan border June 08, 2004 17:21 Armenian forces stationed near the village of Berkaber in the Tavushskaya region tried to stop the advance of the Azerbaijan side to the pumping station situated near the village.
Azerbaijan Army positions attacked by Armenian side June 08, 2004 16:10 The Azerbaijan side opened return fire, reported the press service of the Azerbaijan Defense Ministry.
The Road to Nowhere exhibition is over in Ryazan June 08, 2004 15:46 The composition created with the help of Ryazan photo artists will become mobile. This exhibition is expected to be staged in Moscow in the near future.
Some 200 refugees ready to return from Georgia to Chechnya June 08, 2004 15:00 The Russian delegation is expected to visit the Pankissi Gorge on Tuesday, June 8, to meet with Chechen refugees, the number of whom comes to three thousand people, according to official Georgian data.
Artillery, aviation bomb vicinity of mountain Chechen village June 08, 2004 14:32 Many residents of the village, fearing for the life of their children, are moving to the plain.
Human rights organization to seek fulfillment of presidential decree June 08, 2004 14:30 A displace woman living in Stavropol Region has not been given the president's reply, but lawyers of the Pyatigorsk non-governmental organization Faith, Hope and Love, which is a member of the Solidarity association, will help her.
New booklet helps IDPs June 08, 2004 13:07 The booklet explains IDPs' rights and benefits and the procedure for obtaining registration at the place of living or staying in Russia. It also holds advice how to act when migrants' rights are infringed upon.
Kadyrov delivers ultimatum to rebels June 08, 2004 13:05 Ramzan Kadyrov, the son of the late president of Chechnya, Akhmat Kadyrov, has demanded that Chechen rebels lay down arms within three days.
Avtury resident detained, declared missing June 08, 2004 12:04 Armed people in camouflage uniform arbitrarily detained a 19-year-old youth in the Chechen town of Shali on June 5.