RFE/RL Caucasus Report
4/20/2012 8:13:42 PM
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about the countries of the South Caucasus and Russia's North Caucasus region.
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C. Asia, Caucasus Face Obesity Risk
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that obesity and diet-related illnesses could emerge as major health threats in Central Asia and Caucasus. More 
Azeri Oil Firm Slams Journalist Assault
Azerbaijan's state oil company SOCAR has condemned the beating of an award-winning journalist but accused him of provoking the violence. More 
Azerbaijan Arrests 'Al-Qaeda' Militants
Azerbaijan's security forces say they have killed the head of a group that Baku alleges is linked to Al-Qaeda, and have arrested 19 of his supporters. More Security personnel from Azerbaijan's SOCAR state energy company have assaulted an award-winning investigative journalist, leaving him hospitalized. More 
Azerbaijani Wins UN Press Freedom Prize
Azerbaijani journalist Eynulla Fatullayev, who emerged defiant after years in jail over statements he made about an emotionally charged mass killing incident, has been named this year’s winner of an annual United Nations prize that honors promoters of freedom of expression. More 
With A Name Like Nato ...
NATO just announced the 20 winners of its "iReps" contest, and one of them is named -- wait for it -- Nato. More 
News Analysis: Government Promises 'New Armenia' As Vote Nears
The authorities are promising a truly competitive election as Armenians go to the polls next month for the first national vote since a deadly electoral crisis in 2008. More 
New Campaign Highlights Azerbaijani Rights Abuses Ahead Of Eurovision
A new video campaign is turning up the heat on this year's Eurovision Song Contest host Azerbaijan over the country's dubious human rights record. More |
