IWPR Central Asia
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Almaty Cracks Down on Guns in Schools
As a spate of armed incidents in classrooms prompts new security measures in Kazakstan’s commercial capital, parents and teachers say it may not be enough.
13 Feb 08
Uzbek Police Keep Eagle Eye on Banks
Despite claims that money now flows freely through the banks, the secret police still routinely inspect transfers from abroad.
12 Feb 08
Tajik Reshuffle Spares Unpopular Energy Chiefs
Many people are furious that no heads have rolled in the state power company after some of the most severe electricity shortages in years.
8 Feb 08
Kyrgyzstan: Little Support for Relaxing Gun Law
Minister’s suggestion that members of the public should be allowed to own weapons gets a cool response.
8 Feb 08
Kazakstan: Jobless Migrants Spark Crime Fears
But so far few of the thousands left unemployed by construction industry downturn have turned to crime.
8 Feb 08
Turkmenistan: Twilight Existence for Uzbek Illegals
Sixteen years after independence, thousands of Uzbeks from the border districts of Turkmenistan remain without passports.
8 Feb 08
Doubts Over Kazak Opposition Unity Pledge
While opposition groups say they are working together to take on the government, observers doubt even a united political force can shake the ruling party’s grip.
7 Feb 08
Kyrgyz Opposition Sounds Revolutionary Note
Emergence of “Revolutionary Committee” marks new stage in the progressive radicalisation of opposition forces.
7 Feb 08
Sparks Fly as Tajiks Endure Power Cuts
The worst electricity shortages in years have undermined public confidence in the national power company.
4 Feb 08
Changes to Kyrgyz Assembly “Muzzle” Deputies
The government says it only wants to streamline parliament’s work, but the opposition says the real aim is to silence debate.
1 Feb 08
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