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Chechen refugees leaving Ingushetia

July 05, 2004 20:01

After the tragic events in Ingushetia on the night of June 22, forced migrants from Chechnya feel federal and local authorities openly making use of that to evict thousands of refugees back to Chechnya.

Chechen peace-keeping delegation arrives in Ingushetia

July 02, 2004 16:46

A delegation of Chechnya's public and clergy arrived in Nazran, Ingushetia, on July 2 to give assurances of brotherly ties between Chechnya and Ingushetia.

Eighty-two Chechen residents disappear this year - Memorial Society

July 02, 2004 16:24

People continue to be abducted and killed in Chechnya.

Three killed in Chechnya, possibly involved in Ingushetia events

July 02, 2004 16:08

The military claims to have hit three rebels involved in Ingushetia events on July 22, while a human rights activist doubts that.

Public board set up in Chechnya to control state spending

July 01, 2004 21:13

A conference in Grozny has elected Alu Alkhanov, head of Chechnya's Internal Affairs Ministry, chairman of a Public board for control over state spending.

Armenia providing homes for refugees from Azerbaijan

July 01, 2004 21:11

A special commission has developed a plan of action to implement a government housing program for refugees.

Public to address government in Nagorno-Karabakh

July 01, 2004 21:08

Public opinions will be summarized on a cassette and submitted to the national government.

Murder attempt on public activist

July 01, 2004 21:05

A public activist in Kabardino-Balkaria has sustained serious wounds and is now in a grave condition.

Abkhazia hosts international relations conference

June 30, 2004 17:47

The conference will consider the geopolitical situation about Abkhazia and political development prospects for the republic.

Fertilizers seized on Georgian-Abkhaz border

June 30, 2004 17:15

Abkhaz fiscal agencies have seized a load of fertilizers Georgia wanted to smuggle into Abkhazia.

Armenian defense minister unafraid for Armenian army officers in Azerbaijan

June 30, 2004 16:43

Seven Armenian army officers will take part in a forthcoming NATO exercise in Baku, Azerbaijan, in September.

Abducted Dagestanis forced to confess to terrorist acts

June 30, 2004 16:09

Three Dagestanis will go on trial for what appears to be a set-up by security agencies.

Russian rights campaigners to monitor Chechen elections

June 30, 2004 15:14

"We will monitor the Chechen elections, but we do not intend to send observers for them," Chairman of the Moscow Helsinki Group Lyudmila Alekseyeva said.

Qatari court sentences 2 Russians to life

June 30, 2004 14:59

A Qatari court has found two Russians guilty of masterminding the assassination of former Chechen separatist president Zelimkhan Yandarbiyev and sentenced them to life on Wednesday.

Series for Nagorno-Karabakh youth NGOs completed in Stepanakert

June 29, 2004 19:56

Young Armenian activists have organized a seminar and meetings for their counterparts in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Pernod Ricard to continue cooperation with Nagorno-Karabakh

June 29, 2004 19:24

Pierre Larretche, managing director of Yerevan Brandy Company which belongs to French based Pernod Ricard, has visited Nagorno-Karabakh.

Nalchik court to hear religious hatred propaganda case

June 29, 2004 19:13

A young man who "just quoted the Koran" will be sued for inciting religious hatred and violence.

Children's rights discussed in Krasnodar territory

June 29, 2004 19:02

Ella Pamfilova, chair of the Commission on Human Rights for the Russian president, has met with leaders of some of public organizations based in the Krasnodar territory.

Militants planned to attack Magas

June 29, 2004 18:36

During militants' raid in Ingushetia, the bandits planned to deliver a missile strike on the new capital of this North Caucasian autonomy of Russia - the town of Magas.

Ten refugees still kept in custody

June 29, 2004 17:57

At least ten out of thirty-six men detained in the Altievo refugee camp continued, as of June 28, to be kept in custody.