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Saule Mukhametrakhimova

Central Asia Editor

Central Asia

Originally from Kazakstan, Saule Mukhametrakhimova worked as a journalist for the BBC World Service’s Central Asia and Caucasus section from 1994 to 1999. She joined IWPR as Central Asia and Caucasus Project Coordinator and was instrumental in launching these reporting services. Since 2000, Saule has served as IWPR's Central Asia Programme Manager and later Editor.

Recent Stories

Brutal Attack on Kazak Journalist

25 Apr 12

Colleague says assault on Lukpan Ahmedyarov meant as strong message to anyone thinking of voicing dissent.

Gas Row Highlights Tajik-Uzbek Tensions

24 Apr 12

Dispute over fuel supply resolved for now, but angry rhetoric reflects longstanding mistrust.

Janaozen Trial Gets Under Way in Kazakstan

28 Mar 12

Tense mood at start of court case in which demonstrators, not those who fired shots, are on trial.

Whole Truth Unlikely at Kazakstan Unrest Trial

28 Mar 12

Rights activist doubts proceedings will shed much light on what really happened.

No Political Will to Fix Kazakstan's Broken Prison System

19 Mar 12

Recently released human rights activist describes conditions on the inside, and the reasons why the authorities prefer repression to other options.

Janaozen Still a Live Issue in Kazakstan

5 Mar 12

Europarliament member describes meetings with oil town residents, and how the Kazak authorities are responding in the aftermath of violence.

China Reaps Rewards of Central Asian Investment

18 Feb 12

Beijing wants to tap region’s energy resources, and is prepared to fund and build pipelines to get them.

Europarliament Campaigners Condemn Kazak Violence

22 Dec 11

MEP pressing for European Union action against Kazak government following Janaozen violence.

Simmering Tensions Boil Over in Kazakstan

19 Dec 11

Kazakstan's Snap Election

20 Nov 11

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