IWPR
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
Piles of rubbish have become a common site in the streets and squares of the Tajik capital.
The latest electricity crisis in Tajikistan is the work of Uzbekistan, which is blocking supplies for political reasons, according to an economist in Dushanbe.
Opposition parties in Kyrgyzstan are calling for the next presidential election to be held before the end of this year, while pro-government politicians say there are more pressing concerns facing the country.<br />