South Ossetia

Death of prisoner in S. Ossetia: gov’t resigns, but people demand resignation of president, prosecutor

The death from torture of Inal Dzhabiev in South Ossetia has reminded man of the case of Vladimir Tskayev, who died from torture at a police station in North Ossetia

S. Ossetia: 28-year-old thought involved in attempt on interior minister likely tortured to death

In South Ossetia protesters demand the resignation of the president and the government after the death of Inal Dzhabiev, allegedly from torture. The president promises a full investigation

South Ossetia: customs regs giving rise to food and goods crisis

There is a critical shortage of food in South Ossetia.

Attempt on life of South Ossetian minister of internal affairs

There are so far no detainees, and the motive for the attack is unknown

“South Ossetia demands the truth from the world community” – South Ossetian President

August 7-8 marks the 12th anniversary of the "August Five-Day War". Report from South Ossetia and Vladikavkaz (North Ossetia, RF)

The 2008 war over South Ossetia: How it all happened

A detailed chronological review of how the war between Georgia and Russia started over South Ossetia and its aftermath

The scandal with wings - South Ossetia claims to have uncovered another conspiracy between Georgia and the United States

Not everyone believes in the authorities' story that the man detained on the border was catching bats for the American biological laboratory

Is Russia preparing Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Transnistria and Donbass for annexation?

There are calls in Russia for unrecognized and partially recognized republics of the former USSR to join the Russian Federation

Director of only cell provider in South Ossetia arrested while on ‘illegal treasure hunt’

Roman Kovriga has yet to be indicted

“Do they want to intimidate MPs?" – 200 security officers in camouflage, with arms attended parliament session in South Ossetia

A recent prison scandal in which 20 prisoners cut their veins in protest against the excesses of the prison guards led to a stand off in parliament

Around 20 prisoners cut their wrists in South Ossetian penal colony

Prisoners cut their wrists following a prison raid in South Ossetia. No one died. This is not the first time prisoners in this colony have protested against inhumane treatment

Coronavirus in the Caucasus. Russia rolls back quarantine measures despite spike in infection rate – more than 10k / day

News, cases and deaths statistics, analysis, focus on the South and North Caucasus. Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, coronavirus pandemic

South Ossetia confirms first three cases of coronavirus

Until now, South Ossetia had remained the only place in the Caucasus without a single confirmed case of the coronavirus.

Stalin revived in towns in South Ossetia, Eastern Ukraine

South Ossetia's city of Tskhinval has been given a second name - Stalinir. Why people here continue to love Stalin, after so many Ossetians perished in the repressions during his rule

South Ossetia and the pandemic. VIDEO

South Ossetia has yet to register a single case of coronavirus. The borders are closed, including with Russia, which is its main source of food stuffs

Coronavirus in South Ossetia: medical supply shortages, one doctor’s protest, suspicions against Tbilisi

There are no reported cases of coronavirus in South Ossetia. The authorities say that there are 26 ventilators, but no specialists who know how to use them

Coronavirus in South Ossetia: no reported cases, no tests, one lab, one resuscitation table

Lynx pounces on trainer during circus act in South Ossetia

Huge outrage on social media was caused by the fact the audience was very close to the arena and completely unprotected from the attack.