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Georgians Kick Up a Stink Over Sewage
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Officials agree to act on pollution that threatens capital’s water supply. By Tea Topuria in Jinvali (CRS No. 530, 05-Feb-10)
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          <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Azeri Army Murders Probed
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Killing of officers lifts lid on Azerbaijan army’s culture of bullying. By Sabuhi Mammadli in Baku (CRS No. 530, 05-Feb-10)
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Villagers Cut Off by Border Move
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Armenian farmers lose access to fields in frontier demarcation. By Naira Bulhgadaryan in Jiliza, Armenia, and Nana Mamagulishvili in Tbilisi (CRS No. 530, 05-Feb-10)
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Caucasus: Dec ‘09/Jan ‘10
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IWPR course trains journalists to stay safe when covering conflict. By IWPR staff 
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          <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Caucasus: Dec ’09/ Jan ‘10
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IWPR advises Georgian journalists on setting up their own trade union.  By IWPR staff
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          <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Karabakh War Refugees Denied Soviet-Era Funds
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Uprooted Armenians and Azeris can’t return to claim savings they left behind. By Gayane Avagyan and Sara Khojoyan in Yerevan, and Samira Akhmedbeyli in Baku (CRS No. 529, 29-Jan-10)
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Azerbaijan: Russians Come to Terms With Minority Status
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The Russian language is vanishing in Azerbaijan as the community dwindles. By Vafa Mammadova in Baku (CRS No. 529, 29-Jan-10)
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          <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Georgian “Patriotic Lessons” Plan Raises Concern
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People concerned that sessions will instil fear and aggression in children. By Anna Kandelaki in Tbilisi (CRS No. 529, 29-Jan-10)
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Georgia Says Worst Over for Economy
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Massive foreign aid helps, but some doubt government’s economic claims. By Nana Mamagulishvili in Tbilisi (CRS No. 528, 21-Jan-10)
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Armenia: Refugee Draft Exemption Controversy 
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Armenian refugees’ children struggle to assert their right not to serve in the army. By Sara Khojoyan in Yerevan (CRS No. 528, 21-Jan-10)
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Azeri Transexuals Face Social Stigma
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Poll Violence Alleged in Armenia
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Government-backed candidate beats opposition in reportedly flawed election. By Gayane Mkrtchyan in Yerevan (CRS No. 527, 15-Jan-10)
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Azeri Transexuals Face Social Stigma 
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Sex change just the first hurdle as society fails to accept gender reassignment. By Leyla Leysan in Baku (CRS No. 527, 15-Jan-10)
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Tbilisi Mayoral Race Warms Up
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Analysts predict winner could be well placed to challenge Saakashvili. By Sopho Bukia in Tbilisi (CRS No. 527, 15-Jan-10)
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Jailed Politician Stands in Armenian Poll
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Supporters say his by-election campaign will raise question of political prisoners in country. By Gegham Vardanyan in Yerevan (CRS No. 526, 08-Jan-10)
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Georgia-Russia Flights Start - But No Thaw Yet
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Doubts expressed over limited aviation link following 2008 war. By Lela Iremashvili in Tbilisi (CRS No. 526, 08-Jan-10)
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Azeri Alarm at Abortion of Female Foetuses
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Legislators plan to curb disturbing practice which threatens demographic crisis. By Samira Ahmedbeyli in Baku (CRS No. 526, 08-Jan-10)
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Armenia: Nuclear Plant Controversy
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Yerevan pushes ahead with new station in face of protests from ecologists. By Gayane Mkrtchyan in Yerevan (CRS No. 525, 24-Dec-09)
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Georgian Conflict Exploitation Concerns 
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Some observers suspect the authorities are taking advantage of people caught up in Georgia’s wars. By Natia Kuprashvili in Tbilisi and Davit Gaimsonia in Gori (CRS No. 525, 24-Dec-09)
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Abkhazia Gets Recognition Boost After Poll
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Bagapsh says his re-election showed Abkhaz desire to be independent. By Anaid Gogorian in Sukhum (CRS No. 524, 18-Dec-09)
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Azeris Turn to Satellite TV in Propaganda Battle
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Armenians wooed with TV news broadcasts from the enemy. By Samira Hasanli in Baku (CRS No. 524, 18-Dec-09)
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Chechens Mark Ten Years of Exile
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A decade after they fled their homeland, Chechens in Georgia still fear it is unsafe to go back. By Lizaveta Zhahanina in Tbilisi (CRS No. 524, 18-Dec-09)
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Armenia: Media Reach Out to Turkey 
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But commentators say they should not be too quick to let down their guard. By David Muradian and Sara Khojoian in Yerevan (CRS No. 524, 18-Dec-09)
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Greens Protest Over Georgian Airport Plans
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Environmentalists oppose controversial hub close to Black Sea nature reserve. By Lasha Zarginava in Poti (CRS No. 523, 09-Dec-09)
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Gyumri Residents Recall Catastrophic Tremor  
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Destructive force of 1988 earthquake was so swift that people thought the Armenian city had been bombed. By Ashley Killough in Gyumri (CRS No. 523, 09-Dec-09)
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