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Wednesday,November 14, 2007, #218 (1485)

US envoy says emergency rule to end November 16

A top US diplomat for the region predicted emergency rule would be lifted November 16, expressing concern but cautious support for a government once lauded for lighting a beacon of democracy in the South Caucasus.(more)

Georgia warns Russia: recognition of Abkhazia would be “declaration of war”

Senior Georgian politicians have warned Russia against formally recognizing the independence of the breakaway region of Abkhazia, after Tbilisi issued claims that Moscow has stepped up its military presence in the conflict zone. (more)

President accuses Moscow of trying to create “new Cyprus” in conflict zone

President Mikheil Saakashvili, in an address aired on the state-owned broadcaster, told a group of Tbilisi school teachers that Russia is trying to create a “new Cyprus” from Abkhazia. (more)

Re: Letter to the Editor: The day of truth for the West; November 13


Economy

Azerbaijan sets 2008 oil extraction target at 50 million tons

Azerbaijan’s 2008 target for total oil extraction is 50 million tons, President Ilham Aliyev recently announced at a Turkish-Azerbaijani business forum. (more)

Georgia’s oil industry slips to new lows

Georgia’s energy resources pale in comparison to the barrels of wealth Baku pulls out of the ground each day, but there are still five companies extracting oil from 11 oil wells within the country. (more)

Can Georgia cope without any Russian imports?

Since Russia imposed a blanket trade embargo on Georgia last year, trade between the two states has been largely one-sided: Georgia no longer benefits from the Russian export market, although it remains dependent on Russian energy supplies. (more)
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The state of emergency is expected to be lifted November 16. Is that the right time to once again allow free media and public gatherings?
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