RFE/RL Caucasus Report
4/6/2012 8:31:17 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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Russia's Chechnya Invites Azerbaijan To Explore Oil Fields
The government of Russia's North Caucasus Republic of Chechnya has invited the state oil company of Azerbaijan to explore for oil in the violence-riddled region. More 
'At Least 1 Dead' In Azeri Shoot-Outs
At least one man has been reported killed and several others were reported wounded during shoot-outs between security forces and an armed group in Azerbaijan. More 
Circassian Political Dynasties Cross Swords In Karachayevo-Cherkessia
Just 13 months after his appointment as head of the Karachayevo-Cherkessia Republic (KChR), Rashid Temrezov is facing his first major domestic political challenge in the form of a standoff between the heads of two of the republic’s most powerful Circassian families. More 
Chechen Separatist Leader Unfazed By Reported Murder Plot
British security services have reportedly uncovered a plot to assassinate exiled Chechen separatist leader Akhmed Zakayev in London. Britain's "Sunday Telegraph" reports that MI5 fears Chechnya's strongman leader, Ramzan Kadyrov, wants Zakayev killed. More |
