South Ossetia: "without the Russians we’d all be dead"

Sophie Team Observers — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:39:14 +0200

Russia has ordered an end to its military operation in South Ossetia, although a date has yet to be set for the withdrawal of Russian troops, which invaded the Georgian breakaway province on Friday. Our Observers in North Ossetia, South Ossetia and Georgia comment on the situation.

Democracy in Georgia goes under the knife online

Julien — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:11:00 +0100

“The authorities ignored the first demonstrations. Maybe they underestimated the event." (Tony, Tbilisi).

Material compiled by our Russian/former-USSR regional editor, Maria Antonova.

Tensions in Georgia reached boiling point on Wednesday 7 when President Mikhail Saakashvili declared a state of emergency following riot police clashes with demonstrators. The same day, the television station Imedi was shut down by the police for airing opposition speeches. Photos of the ransacked office are circulating online and bloggers are expressing their concerns about the presidents dictatorial moves.

Mikheil Saakashvili

South Ossetia: "without the Russians we’d all be dead"

Democracy in Georgia goes under the knife online