RFE/RL CAUCASUS REPORT
01.02.2013
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about the countries of the South Caucasus and Russia's North Caucasus region.For more stories on the Caucasus, please visit and bookmark our Caucasus page . |
 Gakayev Deaths Leave One Campfire Less In Chechen Mountains Chechen Republic head Ramzan Kadyrov exultantly described the demise of two veteran insurgency commanders as the most significant blow since the death in July 2006 of renegade field commander Shamil Basayev. But like the killing of other senior commanders, it does not necessarily herald the demise of the insurgency as a potent fighting force. More  Baku Demonstrators Given Jail Terms Three people who were involved in a January 26 protest in the Azerbaijan capital, Baku, have been given jail sentences. More  Who Is Ramazan Abdulatipov? Russian President Vladimir Putin has named former Russian Nationalities Minister Ramazan Abdulatipov as acting head of Abdulatipov's home republic of Daghestan, replacing Magomedsalam Magomedov, whose dismissal has been anticipated. More  Mexico City Removes Aliyev Statue The life-sized bronze likeness of Aliyev was taken down early January 26 by city workers and driven away from Chapultepec Park. More  Armenian Presidential Candidate Shot In Yerevan A candidate in Armenia's upcoming presidential election has been wounded in a shooting in Yerevan. More  Wrestlers' Alleged Beating Reveals Political Underbelly Of Georgian Sports Georgia's wrestling federation was hit by an ugly scandal this week when two of its members publicly accused the federation's president of beating them up. The alleged violence has caused dismay and shone a spotlight on what many denounce as bitter political infighting in Georgian sports. More  Azerbaijan's Hot January: Unusually Bold Protests Challenge Government Azerbaijan has seen a rare spike in opposition protests this month, with rallies denouncing poverty, unemployment, and what many see as a corrupt and repressive government. More  Amnesty Demands Action For Detained Protesters In Azerbaijan Human rights watchdog Amnesty International has called for the Council of Europe to stand up for the right to peaceful protest in Azerbaijan, after dozens of peaceful demonstrators were detained and later charged in Baku on January 26. More  Magomedsalam Magomedov's Mark Twain Moment Russian President Vladimir Putin has named former Russian Nationalities Minister Ramazan Abdulatipov, an Avar from Daghestan, acting Republic of Daghestan head to replace Magomedsalam Magomedov. More  Protesters Detained In Azerbaijani Capital Hundreds of people have demonstrated in Azerbaijan's capital to express solidarity with recent protests in the central town of Ismayilli. More |
