On-line center for NGOs opens in Azerbaijan April 28, 2004 11:44 The launching of the website of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) will give transparency to their work, noted head of the Center for Humanitarian Studies Avaz Gasanov.
Azerbaijan opposition leaders to go on trial in May April 28, 2004 11:15 Rauf Arifoglu has announced the investigative bodies have no proofs of his guilt. Statements, according to the editor-in-chief, "were obtained under torture, and those who made them repudiated them later in a written form.
Armenian parliament passes law on meetings in second reading April 28, 2004 11:10 90% of proposals forwarded after the first reading were adopted, said Minister of Justice David Arutyunian, who presented the law.
Akhmat Kadyrov lays strictures on Commission for Payment of Compensations for Lost Housing and Property April 27, 2004 23:50 The president of Chechnya warned functionaries against practicing extortion towards this group of people.
Abashidze's press service denies statements on total mobilization in Adjaria April 27, 2004 20:39 "Mr. Abashidze signed no mobilization orders," deputy head of the press service Zurab Khoperia said.
Chechen president's security service: Ramzan Kadyrov 'is safe and sound' April 27, 2004 20:13 Many people in the republic believe the fact that Ramzan Kadyrov has not responded for several days to the reports of him being wounded is evidence of the version that the incident took place nevertheless.
Abkhazia ready for provocations during Georgian military exercises April 27, 2004 19:03 There is no need for the Abkhazian army to go on higher state of alert because of the exercises, Deputy Defense Minister of Abkhazia Garri Kupalba said.
Rebels open fire on helicopter in Chechnya April 27, 2004 18:38 The vehicle was seriously damaged and force-landed in the area of the Vedeno village.
Clashes between Azerbaijanians and Armenians in Teheran April 27, 2004 18:10 Many Azerbaijan organizations in Iran have denounced the authorities of this country for lending support to the Armenians and blamed official Teheran for the incident.
Armenian opposition stop dialogue with power April 27, 2004 17:20 "It is essential for the talks that both the sides have good will. But the ruling coalition doesn't have it, therefore we find it pointless to continued the dialogue," secretary of the opposition parliamentary faction Justice Viktor Dallakian said.
Russians arrested in Qatar recognize man who tortured them April 27, 2004 16:51 Russians who are charged with the murder recognized a man who had tortured them during the preliminary investigation in a witness for the prosecution.
Officer of republican interior ministry killed in Chechnya April 27, 2004 15:58 Gunmen in masks and camouflage uniforms opened fire from automatic weapons on Senior Lieutenant Khamid Khadzhiyev when he was going home from work.
Georgia: military and civilian liquidators of Chernobyl disaster demand unified benefits April 27, 2004 15:08 Over 2,000 Georgian citizens took part in the liquidation of the emergency at the Chernobyl atomic station, reported chairman of the Association of Georgian Chernobyl People Vazha Chaduneli. More than 1,000 of them are disabled now.
Followers of Zviad Gamsakhurdia surrender to Georgian authorities April 27, 2004 13:34 Zardania's group has delivered a large amount of weapons to the law-enforcement agencies in exchange for the exemption from criminal prosecution.
Discussion 'Transparent Power - Active Citizens' to take place in Krasnodar April 27, 2004 12:40 Galina Ryzhkova, chairwoman of the regional committee on culture, sport, information policy and public associations, will be a speaker at the meeting.
Security reinforced on administrative border between Georgia and Adjaria April 26, 2004 19:49 The Georgian side has shifted units of the country's interior troops and military equipment there on April 26.
Chechen interior ministry: no order to destroy rebels and their relatives exists April 26, 2004 19:44 Residents of Chechnya think that the republican law-enforcement agencies have obviously received a private order "from the superiors" to dispose of members of the armed resistance, their relatives, and acquaintances by all means.
Gelayev's relative denies information about Dokku Umarov's implication in field commander's death April 26, 2004 19:36 "By such a primitive means, they want to sow seeds of distrust and animosity among Chechen commanders," the man said to the Caucasian Knot correspondent.
Shevardnadze's son-in-law released from custody for $15.5 million April 26, 2004 16:07 The case against Dzhokhtaberidze will be closed, announced Georgian Prosecutor General Irakly Okruashvili.
Court satisfies claim by victim of 2002 hostage taking in Moscow April 26, 2004 15:59 The Tverskoy Court seconds the position of the Moscow government, which holds the city authorities do not have to indemnify for inflicted moral damage.