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In Georgia, Political Views Are Often Best Said in Song
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY: TEXT BY GIORGI LOMSADZE; PHOTOS BY MOLLY CORSO
Georgian politics has never been short on drama. But with less than a month to go before the country’s parliamentary elections, politicians are hoping that that the glitterati of Georgia’s music world can help them attract votes. |
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Central Asia: Regional Art Trends Are On Display in New York
A EURASIANET PHOTOESSAY
With the worst winter weather in several generations having already forced strict rationing of electricity in Tajikistan, officials are now worrying that unless there is an immediate warming trend, they may have to declare a state of emergency in the Central Asian nation. Perhaps the hardest hit section of the country during the cold crisis has been the mountainous Badakhshan Region, an autonomous area in eastern Tajikistan that borders Afghanistan. |
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New President Sarkisian Promises an "Armenia of Dreams"
A EURASIANET PHOTOESSAY
With the worst winter weather in several generations having already forced strict rationing of electricity in Tajikistan, officials are now worrying that unless there is an immediate warming trend, they may have to declare a state of emergency in the Central Asian nation. Perhaps the hardest hit section of the country during the cold crisis has been the mountainous Badakhshan Region, an autonomous area in eastern Tajikistan that borders Afghanistan. |
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Even in Warmer Times, Tajikistan’s Gorno-Badakhshan Region is the Definition of Remote
A EURASIANET PHOTOESSAY BY DAVID TRILLING
With the worst winter weather in several generations having already forced strict rationing of electricity in Tajikistan, officials are now worrying that unless there is an immediate warming trend, they may have to declare a state of emergency in the Central Asian nation. Perhaps the hardest hit section of the country during the cold crisis has been the mountainous Badakhshan Region, an autonomous area in eastern Tajikistan that borders Afghanistan.
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Copper Controversy Haunts Armenian Town
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY MARIANNA GRIGORYAN
An increase in birth defects in the northern Armenian town of Alaverdi has prompted a debate about the operations of one of the town’s largest employers, the Armenian Copper Program.
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Armenia: In Capital’s Construction Boom, What Goes Up May Come Down
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY: TEXT BY GAYANE ABRAHAMYAN; PHOTOS BY ANAHIT HAYRAPETYAN
In the last five years, central Yerevan has been transformed into a vast construction site, with cranes seemingly outnumbering trees. Officially, the scores of multi-storied buildings are part of large-scale urban planning projects. Experts, however, assert that many of the new edifices violate urban planning and earthquake safety requirements.
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Georgia: President Offers to Hold Early Election to Defuse Crisis, Opposition Leaders Missing
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY: TEXT BY MOLLY CORSO; PHOTOS BY SOPHIA MIZANTE
A day after the imposition of a state of emergency in Georgia, President Mikheil Saakashvili proposed an early presidential election as a way to resolve the country’s political crisis. The offer, however, does not address the closure of two pro-opposition television stations. In addition, officials have not addressed the reported disappearance of two opposition leaders accused of collaboration with Russian intelligence services.
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Georgia: Government Declares State of Emergency, Pulls Plug on TV Broadcaster
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY: TEXT BY MOLLY CORSO; PHOTOS BY ALEXANDER KLIMCHUK, SOPHIA MIZANTE AND MOLLY CORSO
The Georgian government forcibly broke up protests in Tbilisi on November 7 after five days of anti-government demonstrations. While there are no known casualties, over 200 people have sought medical treatment after Special Forces fired tear gas and used water cannons on crowds in downtown Tbilisi and at an impromptu alternative protest site. Amid government appeals for calm, officials also moved to take a pro-opposition television station off the air.
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Georgia: Protestors Pledge Continuous Demonstrations
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY: TEXT BY MOLLY CORSO; PHOTOS BY MOLLY CORSO AND SOPHIA MIZANTE
In perhaps the largest demonstrations since the Rose Revolution, thousands of protestors from throughout the country gathered outside the Georgian parliament on November 2 to demand early legislative elections and a Georgia "without a president." While the government has refused to compromise on the election issue, the opposition has vowed to continue the protest until its goals are met.
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Armenia’s Ter-Petrosian Sets Stage for Tense Presidential Vote
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY: TEXT BY EMIL DANIELYAN. PHOTOS BY KAREN MINASYAN
After nearly a decade of self-imposed political retirement, Armenia’s former President Levon Ter-Petrosian is seeking a return to power. His decision, anticipated for months, renders the outcome of an upcoming presidential election unpredictable.
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Sumgayit Journal: With More Jobs, More Smog
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY: TEXT BY BY KHADIJA ISMAYILOVA. PHOTOS BY RENA EFFENDI
Amidst a hydrocarbon-fueled economic boom, the factories in the Azerbaijani city of Sumgayit, a former capital of the Soviet Union’s chemical industry, are back at work again, with questionable environmental results.
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Kyrgyzstan: Lyuli Minority Group Survives on the Margins of Society
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY DANIEL SERSHEN
Yangi Makhalla, a dusty, low-slung neighborhood on the edge of the southern Kyrgyz city of Osh, has a bad reputation. Most nonresidents are reluctant to set foot inside the settlement, home to most of Kyrgyzstan’s population of Lyuli, an outcast Central Asian minority group.
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Georgia: Disco Music Used as Vehicle for Peace
A EURASIANET PHOTO STORY: TEXT BY PAUL RIMPLE, PHOTOS BY ALEXANDER KLIMCHUK
An October 13 disco concert by a band headed by a former member of the 1970s pop sensation Boney M has become the latest strategy in Tbilisi’s efforts to woo breakaway South Ossetia back into its fold.
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Afghanistan: New National Army Strives to Professionalize
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY SUMIT DAYAL
Six years after the formation of the Afghan National Army, it remains difficult to assess its fighting capabilities. American military advisers believe it may take up to a decade before Afghan units are capable of carrying out independent operations.
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Pan-Armenian Games Seek Ethnic Unity Amidst Divisions
A EURASIANET PHOTO STORY BY ONNIK KRIKORIAN
In theory, it was all about unity. But the tensions on display at the IV Pan-Armenian Games, a mini-Olympics style event that attracted some 2,500 competitors from Armenian communities worldwide, indicated that divisions can run as deep as consensus in Armenia’s far-flung Diaspora.
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Bridge Connecting Tajikistan and Afghanistan Set to Open
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY DAVID TRILLING
A major new piece in Central Asia’s expanding transportation grid -- a bridge across the Pyanj River connecting Tajikistan and Afghanistan -- is set to open in a few days. The United States, which supplied most of the funding and know-how for the project, hopes the bridge will promote regional stabilization.
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Chinese Growth Plans Stoke Fears of Central Asian Ecological Catastrophe
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY JACK CARINO
Located a two-hour drive from the Kazakh border, the area around the Chinese city of Yining hardly seems beset by water difficulties. The land, well watered by the Ili River and its tributaries, remains lush and green despite the brutal summer heat. Seasoned local farmers are unable to recall a time when their irrigation channels dried up.
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Kazakhstan: Man-Made Environmental Hazards Threaten Lake Balkhash
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY JACK CARINO
Late on a Friday evening, workers at the municipal stadium in the Kazakh city of Balkhash were busy rolling out broad strips of artificial turf. Real grass can’t grow due to pollution from the local metal plant, explained the venue’s administrator. In honor of the city’s 70th anniversary, she said with a grim smile, the factory itself was paying to install a substitute.
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Urumqi: China’s Economic Hub in Central Asia
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY JACK CARINO
Arriving at the Bian Jiang Hotel in the western Chinese city of Urumqi, foreigners tend to be quickly surrounded by a bevy of salesmen and moneychangers. But the men hawking cell phone cards and clamoring to convert currency are not speaking Mandarin, or even Uighur, the language of the Turkic ethnic group indigenous to the area. The first language they try is Russian, increasingly the medium of commerce in China’s Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region.
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Kazakhstan’s Capital Holds a Lavish Anniversary Celebration
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY
TEXT BY JOANNA LILLIS; PHOTOS BY DEAN COX
Ten years after Kazakhstan’s capital shifted north, Astana held a lavish celebration to mark the occasion. Amid the festivities, President Nursultan Nazarbayev, the man responsible for shifting Kazakhstan’s capital, marked his 67th birthday.
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Tajikistan: Glimpsing the Power Source
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY CLIVE NIGEL
One and one-half hours from Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, smooth roads wind through the fertile Vakhsh River valley, past bountiful fruit orchards and families harvesting golden summer wheat. Just past the utilitarian structures of Nurek town, the road abruptly stops at a checkpoint where local police vigilantly watch out for foreigners, perceived spies, and anyone else who might be a source of a little "donation." Security is indeed tight around the world’s tallest dam.
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In Georgia, Preserving the Past Is Cause for Controversy
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY MOLLY CORSO
At first glance, Tbilisi’s picturesque tumbledown mansions might seem small cause for controversy. But a government plan to preserve Georgia’s architectural heritage, as embodied in these buildings, could prove a key test of how far ordinary Georgians are willing to go with the country’s gung-ho reform initiatives.
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Turkish Fishing Villages Blame Pipeline for Dwindling Catches
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY (PART 3)
TEXT BY YIGAL SCHLEIFER; PHOTOS BY RENA EFFENDI
At the end of the 1,760-kilometer-long Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, in the shadow of Turkey’s gleaming Ceyhan oil terminal, stands the hardscrabble fishing village of Golovasi. As in other nearby hamlets, the village’s fetid canal and dilapidated cement houses provide a stark contrast to the promise embodied in its high-tech neighbor -- and a strong illustration of misplaced local expectations that a pipeline means prosperity.
Water Wars Divide Disputed Territory of South Ossetia
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY
TEXT BY MOLLY CORSO; PHOTOS BY ALEXANDER KLIMCHUK
Tensions over the breakaway territory of South Ossetia flared in early June as both Georgian and Ossetian-controlled villages in the disputed region were left without water. Adding to the problem is the existence of two rival de facto governments in the territory, both linked by the same Soviet-era water grid.
Kyrgyzstan: German Teacher Embarks on Funding Run for Schools
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY
TEXT BY HAMID TOURSUNOF; PHOTOS BY ERIC GOURLAN
Martin Fluch is a mountaineer and a jogging enthusiast, as well as an educator and an idealist. All these interests and traits are now being combined in a noble cause – raising awareness about the terrible state of Kyrgyzstan’s educational infrastructure.
Krtsanisi: Preparing Troops for Deployment to Iraq
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY
PHOTOS BY JOSHUA KUCERA; TEXT BY SOPHIA MIZANTE
In Abkhazia and South Ossetia, the US training of the Georgian military is seen as a serious menace. The Russian-backed secessionist governments in those territories try to score propaganda points by portraying training programs as a precursor to a US-backed Georgian invasion of their respective territories.
Turkmenistan: Making a Bid for Cradle-of-Civilization Status
PART 5 OF TURKMENISTAN IN TRANSITION SERIES
Even in mid-spring, a stark landscape greets visitors to the Gonur-depe historical site in eastern Turkmenistan. Standing amid sand and rock at the edge of the Karakum desert, it is hard to imagine that a rich civilization once thrived here, built around a lush oasis fed by the Murgab River.
Turkmenistan: Where Authorities Emphasize the Cult in Culture
PART 4 OF TURKMENISTAN IN TRANSITION SERIES
The weekday crowd at Turkmenistan’s main amusement park, called The World of Turkmen Fairy Tales, was surprisingly large. Deep within an artificial mountain, children crowded to squeeze into the first of seven rooms, eager to see their favorite Turkmen legends enacted by animatronic figurines. Outside, where the connections to local fables were tenuous, there were long lines for the roller coaster and bumper cars.
Life Along the Pipeline: BTC’s Impact on Azerbaijan
A EurasiaNet Photo Story
Photos by Rena Effendi. Text by Rovshan Ismayilov
Part 1 of 3
As part of its ongoing coverage of energy issues in the South Caucasus, EurasiaNet is providing an illustrated overview of how the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline has affected the lives of residents in its three host countries: Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey. Here, photographer Rena Effendi and writer Rovshan Ismayilov document the changes in Azerbaijan.
Georgia’s Rustavi: Heading from Bust to Boom?
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY MOLLY CORSO
It was the post-Soviet comeback that was never expected to happen. With the recent reopening of its steel works, the Georgian city of Rustavi, long a derelict memorial to Soviet industrial might, is slowly returning to life, officials say. But despite the optimism, some residents, media and non-governmental organizations argue that vexing problems linger on.
Jewish Community Helps Georgia and Israel Draw Closer
A EURASIANET PHOTO STORY
Text by Marina von Koenig and Nino Taktakishvili. Photos by Sophia Mizante
Russian trade and transportation blockades may have weakened Georgia’s economic growth, but the country has managed to secure significant foreign investments. Last year’s economic expansion of 10 percent, according to government figures, is due not least to the emergence of new economic partners, among them Israel.
Azerbaijan Grapples with Growing Drug Addiction
A EURASIANET PHOTO STORY
PHOTOS BY RENA EFFENDI. TEXT BY ROVSHAN ISMAYILOV
Drug addiction is growing rapidly in Azerbaijan, experts and physicians say, and although the government has made important strides to fight the trend, lingering trouble areas could hamper a correction of the trend.
The Challenge of De-Mining Karabakh
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY SOPHIA MIZANTE; TEXT BY ZOE POWELL
As preparations reportedly begin for fresh talks on January 23 between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the breakaway territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, attention is again focusing on questions of displaced persons and borders. But lingering in this remote mountainous region is an issue that threatens to undermine any chances for peace with a particularly devastating impact: land mines.
South Ossetia's Vladikavkaz Connection
A EURASIANET PHOTO COMMENTARY BY DANIEL J. GERSTLE
The Russian Duma's December 6 resolution calling for recognition of the breakaway Georgian region of South Ossetia sparked outrage within Georgia, and some degree of befuddlement abroad. Outsiders may wonder why Russian lawmakers, who oppose secessionists at home, voted to support independence for the territory. Ossetian national ideology and the Ossetian people's historic ties with Russia provide the key to understanding this relationship.
Nagorno-Karabakh Gains a Constitution, But Little Clarity for Future
TEXT BY ZOE POWELL. PHOTOS BY SOPHIA MIZANTE
The disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, a remote, predominantly ethnic Armenian region formerly held by Azerbaijan, gained a constitution on December 10, but the impact of the vote remains contentious. The international community, if it followed the referendum at all, criticized it as a potential threat to ongoing, delicate talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the territory. But for the separatist leadership itself, the vote was no more than a natural step in its 15-year journey toward full-fledged independence.
Georgian Hip Hop: Creating a Beat for the Caucasus
A EURASIANET PHOTO STORY: TEXT BY PAUL RIMPLE. PHOTOS BY SOPHIA MIZANTE
Since its debut in the early 1990s as underground music, rap has become a leading mainstream genre for Georgia, a country better known for the intricate melodies of polyphonic choirs than the pulsating rhythms of the hip-hop beat.
The Pope Reassures Muslims During Turkish Trip
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY PATRICK ANDRADE
Since its debut in the early 1990s as underground music, rap has become a leading mainstream genre for Georgia, a country better known for the intricate melodies of polyphonic choirs than the pulsating rhythms of the hip-hop beat.
New Constitution Comes into Force in Kyrgyzstan
A EURASIANET PHOTO STORY
PHOTOS BY ELENA SKOCHILO
Kyrgyzstan took a step back from the brink of political upheaval when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev placed his signature November 9 under a new constitution introducing strong checks on executive authority. While the constitutional settlement would seem to avert tumult for the time being, some observers say a significant change in Kyrgyzstan’s political culture is needed before the country can enjoy a prolonged period of stability.
Kyrgyzstan: Anti-Administration Protest Turns Violent
BY DANIEL SERSHEN
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY ELENA SKOCHILO
The standoff between political forces in Kyrgyzstan turned violent on November 7 when thousands of protesters demanding President Kurmanbek Bakiyev’s resignation clashed with a smaller group of Bakiyev supporters in front of the country’s parliament. Later in the day, opposition leaders and the president reached a tentative compromise that could potentially defuse the crisis.
Armenia: Socialism in One Village
BY MARIANNA GRIGORYANA
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY ONNIK KRIKORIAN
"Long Live Communism!," "Long Live Socialism!," "Long Live the Great October Revolution!" In the Armenian village of Lernamerdz, about 40 kilometers from Yerevan, communism and its triumphant proclamations are not a dim recollection. They are a way of life.
Georgia, Azerbaijan Debate Control of Ancient Monastery’s Territory
BY DIANA PETRIASHVILI AND ROVSHAN ISMAYILOV
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY ALEXANDER KLIMCHUK
An unresolved border between Georgia and Azerbaijan has put under question one of the South Caucasus’s most significant cultural and religious landmarks, the medieval David-Gareja monastery complex, located in Georgia and Azerbaijan.
Armenia: Violation of Fishing Ban Threatens Lake Sevan
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY MARIANNA GRIGORYAN
Armenian scientists are charging that violation of a ban on fishing for whitefish poses a severe challenge to the eco-system of Armenia’s Lake Sevan, the largest alpine lake in the Caucasus and one of Armenia’s best-known natural landmarks. In response, the government has pledged to tighten the ban as of mid-November, but local villagers remain skeptical, saying that their livelihoods depend on the fish.
Georgia: Officials Claim Victory in Russian "War" on Georgian Wine
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY MOLLY CORSO
With the end of Georgia’s grape harvest season, officials are claiming that a government campaign to defend the country’s wine industry against a seven-month Russian embargo has triumphed. But despite the optimism, serious obstacles – from low grape prices to rampant falsification – remain.
Azerbaijan: Russia to Blame for Delayed Gas Deliveries to Georgia?
BY ROVSHAN ISMAYILOV
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY RENA EFFENDI
Azerbaijan will not be able to supply Georgia this year with the additional gas supplies that the Georgian government is seeking in order to forestall the possibility of an energy crisis. Some experts in Baku believe that Russia’s ongoing diplomatic row with Georgia is influencing Azerbaijani policy decisions.
Bush: Kazakhstan a "free nation"
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY BRENDAN HOFFMAN
Washington rolled out the red carpet for Kazakhstani President Nursultan Nazarbayev. Following September 29 talks, US President George W. Bush downplayed concerns about Kazakhstan’s recent democratization record, emphasizing that the Central Asian nation appears committed to building institutions "that will enable liberty to flourish."
Harsh Sentences for Juvenile Offenders Raises Questions About Georgia's Justice System
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY SOPHIA MIZANTE
The sentencing of a 14-year-old Tbilisi resident, Giorgi Zerekidze, to a 10-year prison sentence for attempted murder has raised questions about Georgia’s largely unreformed juvenile justice system. With an appeal schedule for September 27, representatives of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and local human rights organizations maintain that putting Zerekidze behind bars would violate international norms.
Assyrians Experience Slow Cultural Revival in Southeastern Turkey
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY YIGAL SCHLEIFER
Filled with honey-colored stone homes with exquisite relief carvings, Midyat, located in southeast Turkey, is one of the country’s most beautiful ancient towns. Once almost exclusively populated by Assyrian Christians – an ancient sect that traces its roots back to the earliest days of Christianity and that still uses Aramaic, the language spoken during the time of Jesus, for its liturgy – the town is now almost completely devoid of its original inhabitants.
Amid Reconstruction Efforts, Afghanistan’s Largest Coal Mine Rusts Away
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY PATRICK ANDRADE
North of Kabul, just beyond the famed Salang pass in the Hindu Kush Mountains, are found a few blackened entrances to the largest coal mine in Afghanistan. Photographer Patrick Andrade recently visited the Karkar mine to document the difficult conditions under which Afghan miners operate.
In Azerbaijan, Landmines Give No Chance for Peace
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY JOHN WENDLE
Gourban’s eyes shine angrily as he tells the story of the day he had his arm ripped off by a rocket he found while collecting scrap metal on a former battlefield in the Fizuli region of southern Azerbaijan. Like other villagers’ stories, it starts simply: "I found a piece of metal in the fields." And then veers into tragedy. Later that same day, Gourban woke up at a hospital missing his left arm from the elbow down.
Armenian Youth: Ready to Rock?
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY ONNIK KRIKORIAN
Armenia has not traditionally been a country known for its rock, nor for a great interest in the rock scene. But all that is beginning to change.
Tank Maneuvers Showcase New Afghan Army’s Capabilities
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY JOHN SMOCK
It an ironic geopolitical twist, tank crews prepared four aging Russian-made T-62s for maneuvers on a recent summer day under the gaze of American, German and Romanian military trainers.
Displaced Uzbeks in Kyrgyzstan Face Difficult Living Conditions
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY
Acting Kyrgyzstani President Kurmanbek Bakiyev stated May 18 that over 1,500 Uzbeks crossed into Kyrgyzstan following the Andijan events. Many displaced Uzbeks, as this EurasiaNet photo essay shows, continue to grapple with difficult living conditions.
The Baku Jazz Festival: Reviving a Tradition in Azerbaijan
A EURASIANET PHOTO STORY
TEXT BY ISHHAD DUNCAN
PHOTOS BY RENA EFFENDI
Jazz has always held a special place in Azerbaijan. Under Soviet rule, jazz’s syncopated beats were banned. Today, nearly 14 years after the collapse of the Soviet Union, jazz’s place in this oil-rich city stands strong thanks to the International Baku Jazz Festival.
South Ossetia: Where Peace is a Relative Term
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY JONATHAN ALPEYRIE
In the breakaway region of South Ossetia, peace is a relative term. Though a ceasefire agreement between Georgian and South Ossetian forces remains in effect, sporadic hostilities continue apace. And even though a peace proposal may be on the table now for the region, so far, only one side – Georgia – is embracing it.
Baku Wrestles With a Development Dilemma
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY RENA EFFENDI
Since regaining its independence in 1991, Azerbaijan’s capital city, Baku, has experienced a sudden influx of investment, most of it connected with energy development projects. The images in this photo essay strive to underscore that many of Baku’s development decisions are driven by greed instead of sound policy, resulting in a lack of urban planning.
Promises Still Power Georgia’s Electricity System
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY MOLLY CORSO
This New Year’s, the television was on at Imzari Chartishvili’s home in the West Georgian village of Lesa. Although no one watched it most of the time, its presence was a comfort. The broadcasts came as a special holiday gift from the Georgian government: a 24-hour supply of electricity.
Afghans Seek to Rediscover the Meaning of Leisure
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY PATRICK ANDRADE
Amid the tumult of Afghanistan’s reconstruction, a fortunate few are trying to rediscover the concept of leisure. The Kabul Golf Club is among the recreational options that have appeared in and around the Afghan capital. But as this photo essay by Patrick Andrade illustrates, a round of golf features some unique hazards.
The Complex Search for Peace in the Georgian Region of South Ossetia
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY JUSTYNA MIELNIKIEWICZ
The peace process in South Ossetia, one of Georgia’s renegade regions, is less two-weeks old, but it is already showing signs of fraying. This photo essay by Georgia-based photographer Justyna Mielnikiewicz attempts to capture the prevailing mood in Ossetia as the opposing sides attempt to resolve their differences.
Photo Gallery: Elections in Afghanistan
BY ED GRAZDA AND PATRICK ANDRADE
High voter turnout led to long lines at polling stations during the October 9 presidential election in Afghanistan. Balloting was marred by controversy over the poor quality of ink used as a means of thwarting those seeking to cast multiple votes. Photographers Edward Grazda and Patrick Andrade strive to capture the enthusiasm and the confusion that marked election day.
Photo Gallery: Elections in Afghanistan
BY ED GRAZDA
Award-winning photographer Edward Grazda has spent recent weeks on the campaign trail in Afghanistan, leading up to the October 9 presidential election. EurasiaNet has assembled a photo gallery of Grazda's work featuring prominent presidential candidates.
Afghanistan: Women Seek to Carve out Economic Niche
A EURASIANET PHOTO ESSAY BY CAMELIA ENTEKHABI-FARD
One of the major aims of Afghanistan’s reconstruction effort is the firm establishment of women’s rights within a conservative Islamic context. As this EurasiaNet photo essay by Camelia Entekhabi-Fard shows, some enterprising Afghan women have already carved out an economic niche in Kabul.
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