Friday, November 30, 2007

NEWS: 29 Nov 07 | Caucasus Reporting Service 421

Beslan Surgeon in Legal Fight
Doctor says his detention and suspension followed criticism of North Ossetian authorities. By Anton Zurabov in Beslan (CRS No. 421 29-Nov-07)
TV at Heart of Georgian Crisis
Fate of opposition television station is subject of intense political haggling. By Eka Kvesitadze in Tbilisi (CRS No. 421 29-Nov-07)
Azeri Defence Spending Under Fire
Big increase in defence expenditure allegedly failed to lift soldiers out of poverty. By Rashid Suleimanov in Baku (CRS No. 421 29-Nov-07)

South Ossetia Mission: Travel Notes
To be honest, I thought personal reasons would prevent me from taking part in this trip to South Ossetia. But things turned out right after all, and there I was freezing at Minvody airport together with Olga Metreveli, waiting for our plane, which had been delayed. Marshenkulova Marina, 27-Nov-07
Outcry at Azerbaijani Editor Arrest
Observers say hooliganism charge against opposition editor is politically motivated. Abbasov Idrak, 22-Nov-07
Saakashvili Woos the People
Embattled Georgian president appoints new prime minister and promises social welfare reforms. Avaliani Dimitry, 22-Nov-07
Black Sea News Blackout in Ajaria
Deprived of proper information, Ajaria is rife with rumour and suspicion.Turadze Eteri, 15-Nov-07

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