IWPR

Happy New Year, All Over Again

Tajiks are preparing for Nawruz, the celebration that marks the start of the solar year for Tajiks, Iranians, Afghans and others.

Health Services Inadequate in Tajik South

Residents of Qurghonteppa in southern Tajikistan say they get poor service from doctors in the state healthcare system, who will not see them unless they pay for treatment that is supposed to be free.

Farmers Reluctant to Grow Cotton

As farmers in the northern region of Soghd get ready for the planting season, many are unhappy at the prospect of growing cotton when they do not earn enough from it to repay their debts.

ICC Needs to Probe Uganda Role in DRC

By Wairagala Wakabi, IWPR Hague reporter

New Kyrgyz Law Curbs Babymilk Adverts

A law came into force this month restricting powdered milk adverts, in order to encourage breastfeeding in Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyz Villagers Frown on Divorce

Divorced women continue to face condemnation and ostracism in traditional rural communities in Kyrgyzstan.

Turkmen Media Welcome Fee Reinstatement

Demand for Makeshift Cars Grows

Strange-looking vehicles assembled from used parts becoming profitable business.

Syrians Keen on Cyber Dates

More and more are turning to internet agencies to find partners across the Arab world.

Turkmen Farmers Wary of Latest Reform Plan