Central Asia
Central Asia: 20 Years of Independence
As the Soviet Union broke up in 1991, the five Central Asian republics suddenly found themselves independent states, facing numerous challenges in creating a sense of nationhood and building separate economic structures. To mark the two decades since the five new states came into being, IWPR is publishing a series of articles highlighting the common challenges facing them, and some of the ways in which their paths have diverged over the years.
24 May 12
Islamic dress becomes more popular in previously secular urban communities.
5 May 12
Calls for minority language to be dropped as option from school exams are dangerously incendiary, experts warn.
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4 May 12
Lack of real reconciliation leaves Kyrgyz and Uzbek communities far apart.
25 Apr 12
Colleague says assault on Lukpan Ahmedyarov meant as strong message to anyone thinking of voicing dissent.
11 Apr 12
Allegations seem designed to blame exiled opposition figure Mukhtar Ablyazov for all that is wrong with Kazakstan.
5 Apr 12
Poor funding for sports drives many to seek careers in security and sometimes in crime.
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