Only economic growth can stop war in Chechnya, former Maskhadov's envoy says May 19, 2004 12:57 The young men simply don't see prospects of peaceful life, it means workplaces for them haven't been created," Salambek Maigov said.
13th dialogue workshop on the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict takes place in Berlin May 19, 2004 12:00 Participants explored the commitment of the two sides to their stated positions ? that of territorial integrity on the part of Georgia and that of recognition of independence on the part of the Abkhazians ? and whether they can articulate their positions in a way that better incorporates the aspirations of the other party.
Georgian parliament wants nation-wide discussion about status of Adjaria May 18, 2004 18:23 The Georgian parliament has adopted a resolution today to arrange a nation-wide discussion about the status of Adjaria. In conformity with the document, amendments to the Constitution of Georgia concerning the division of power between the center and Adjaria will be proposed this week.
Russian servicemen search for Basayev in Chechen mountains May 18, 2004 18:09 A special operations detachment of the Russian Defense Ministry was ambushed by Chechen guerrillas in the Vedeno district during an operation to arrest Chechen field commander Shamil Basayev.
Venice Commission holds conference in Tbilisi May 18, 2004 17:25 The European Commission for Democracy through Law of the Council of Europe, better known as the Venice Commission, is a consultative body on the issues of constitutional law.
Refugees in Georgia accuse Russia of not giving aid May 18, 2004 16:25 "We were evicted from Abkhazia with the assistance of Russia, and we are not allowed in there now. We live in poverty in Georgia, live on $5-6 a month, and don't have jobs," said the leader of the People's Party of Georgian Refugees, Boris Kukubava.
Galina Gubina: Situation in Ingushetia looks like prewar developments in Chechnya May 18, 2004 15:24 "I think that those interested in violent acts in Ingushetia are forces to which the extension of the armed conflict is advantageous," the deputy head of Ingushetia's Sunzha district administration said.
11 soldiers die in Chechnya May 18, 2004 14:51 Servicemen driving on an UAZ truck were ambushed in the Urus-Martan district. Rebels blasted the vehicle and opened fire on the servicemen.
Abducted schoolboys released in Chechnya May 18, 2004 14:21 Mus Hajji Baskhaev, a local resident, was set free together with the boys.
Authorities blackmail refugees in Ingushetia May 18, 2004 13:59 In one of the rooms of the migration service, a police officer offered the refugees to sign a document that they had allegedly found two self-made explosive devices on the territory of their camp and delivered them to the police. In case of their refusal, the police officer promised serious problems with registration to the refugees.
Georgia offers Abkhazia special status within united state May 18, 2004 13:10 The document reads in particular that the parties decline to use force and create a federative state in which Abkhazia will have special political and legal status.
Ruling coalition to do its best to continue dialogue with opposition May 18, 2004 12:35 The opposition is seeking for reasons to evade the dialogue and must bear all responsibility for consequences of the frustration of negotiations, the leader of the faction Republican Party of Armenia said.
Georgian, Abkhazian delegations to meet on May 20 May 18, 2004 12:02 The Georgian-Abkhazian meeting to continue working out the guarantees of security and non-renewal of war is to take place in Sukhum.
May 21 is day of memory of Caucasian War victims May 18, 2004 11:23 Actions to commemorate the 140th anniversary of the end of the Caucasian War and the day of memory of its victims are to take place in Adygeya, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachaevo-Cherkessia, and Krasnodar Territory on May 21.
Round table on Russia's interests in Transcaucasia takes place in Moscow May 18, 2004 10:55 Participants discussed the situation in Transcaucasia and Moscow's possible lose of allies; the change of power in Adjaria as a strategic loss; the development of the situation around Abkhazia and South Osetia threatening to destabilize the entire region.
Sukhumi anticipates provocations in Gali district May 17, 2004 22:00 Defense minister of the breakaway republic of Abkhazia Vyacheslav Arshba and head of the Gali district administration Yury Kvekveskiri visited some villages in Abkhazia's Gali district on May 16.
Deputy head of district administration survives assassination attempt in Ingushetia May 17, 2004 21:55 An explosive device was fastened to the bottom of an office car and went off when the woman was getting into it. Investigators believe Ms Gubina's professional activity may have become a reason for the assassination attempt.
Russia perpetrates slow genocide in Chechnya, former Estonian ambassador in Moscow says May 17, 2004 21:23 "The world community must state with all due responsibility that the Chechen people will be eliminated within the next ten years if there will be no external interference," said Mart Helme.
South Osetian security agencies go on higher state of alert May 17, 2004 19:55 "The scenario according to which the Georgian authorities managed to turn developments in Adjaria is not possible in South Osetia. The Georgian-Osetian conflict can be settled only on the basis of negotiations," the head of the South Osetian Security Council noted.
Transcaucasian parliament speakers to discuss ways of resoling regional conflicts May 17, 2004 19:25 The meeting in Strasbourg is being held within the European Conference of Presidents of Parliaments.