IWPR Central Asia
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
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Tajik Traders Protest Fee Hike
In a remote and poor region, female traders are up in arms about a new levy imposed by government.
22 Feb 08
Central Asia's Poorest States in Crisis
After a freezing winter marked by severe energy shortages, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan fear spring could bring food shortages as well.
18 Feb 08
Concern at Rush to Privatise in Kyrgyzstan
While the president insists quick sales of state assets are the only way to attract investment, critics fear the process will be handled poorly.
16 Feb 08
Kyrgyz to Pay High Price for Power Privatisation
As vulnerable groups struggle with food and gas price rises, imminent sell-off of electricity industry looks set to hit them even harder.
16 Feb 08
Power Struggle Hampers Kyrgyz TV Reform
Hunger strikes and threats of wider industrial action are distracting attention from attempts to create a genuine public-service TV station.
16 Feb 08
Fears For Independence of Tajik Ombudsman
While human rights activists welcome the decision to set up an independent rights monitor, there is scepticism about whether the appointee will be truly independent of government.
15 Feb 08
Petrol Price Shakeup Panics Turkmen Drivers
Sharp increase in petrol prices accompanied by a rationed allowance alarms drivers used to paying a pittance for fuel.
15 Feb 08
Bulldozers Threaten Tajik Jews' Last Refuge
Small Jewish congregation fears the relocation of their only synagogue will spell end to their community.
13 Feb 08
Kazakstan: Lavish Weddings Ruin Uzbek Families
As a extravagant ceremonies impoverish the community, campaigners are urging changes in the law.
13 Feb 08
Tighter Regulation Worries Kyrgyz Faith Groups
Smaller confessions claim plans to tighten registration rules for religious groups threatens basic freedoms.
13 Feb 08
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