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IWPR: Press Under Threat In The North Caucasus

posted by Fatima Tlisova on June 09, 2006 5:45 AM as HUMAN RIGHTS

Press Under Threat In The North Caucasus

The difficulties of working as an independent journalist in the Russian Caucasus.

By Fatima Tlisova in Istanbul (CRS No. 343, 08-June-06)

In each of the republics of the North Caucasus in which I have worked, I have to communicate with the authorities, law enforcement agencies and different circles of society. On the basis of this experience, I have to confirm with regret - freedom ...

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APR 22

IWPR: The Slow Vanishing Of The Abaza

posted by Fatima Tlisova on April 22, 2004 6:30 AM as HUMAN RIGHTS

The Slow Vanishing of the Abaza

Is it too late to save the culture and language of a North Caucasian minority?

By Fatima Tlisova in Elburgan (CRS No. 228, 21-Apr-04)

"The forest is dying along with our people." An elderly forestry worker with heavily veined hands has a contemplative and resigned expression on his face as he says these words.