IWPR Central Asia
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
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Militant Islamic Force Signals Return to Central Asia
Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan says it has new leader and can attack targets in Central Asia.
13 Oct 10
Turkmenistan's Dubious Harvest Claims
Officials report high grain production but farmers say that is impossible given the current state of agriculture.
21 Jul 10
Organised Enthusiasm in Turkmenistan
Behind the cheering, quiet resentment at being forced to turn up and applaud government.
22 Jun 10
Uzbek Rights Activists to Fight for Sports Writer's Release
Campaigners hope jailed reporter’s popularity will increase pressure on authorities to review case.
18 Jun 10
Tajik Power Company Calls in Debts
Higher electricity bills and tougher penalties for arrears are putting pressure on household consumers. By Nazarali Pirnazarov in Dushanbe
4 Apr 10
Free Speech Fears for Kazakstan Internet
New watchdog designed to monitor “destructive” website content, but could that include political debate as well as extremist literature? By Milana Orazbekova in Almaty
30 Mar 10
Child Labour Still Seen as “Tradition” in Uzbekistan
Tougher penalties for using children as cheap labour do not seem to be having much effect, as officials fail to act and families are glad of the extra income.
25 Mar 10
Turkmen Media Shake-up Draws Scepticism
Local journalists say the president’s call for reform is meaningless unless he is prepared to allow genuine freedom of speech.
20 Mar 10
Tashkent Acts to Cut Cross-Border Trade
Closing border checkpoint to cars reflects state’s hostility to small-time importers.
11 Mar 10
Are Tajik Courts Ready for New Powers?
Khalil Qayumzoda reports on the implications of a change in the law that will reduce the powers of prosecutors.
7 Mar 10
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