IWPR
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
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Meat Priced Beyond Reach
Sohiba Olimpour reports on declining meat consumption as an indication of low incomes and rising prices in Tajikistan.
10 Sep 09
Syrians Turn Away From Books
Publishers bemoan dwindling business as titles fail to attract readers.
9 Sep 09
Syria Clamps Down on Private TV
Foreign-based Syrian satellite channels hamstrung by official action.
9 Sep 09
Fitness Classes Hits Kyrgyz Traditional South
The latest aerobics craze in the southern Batken region has caused a stir in a part of Kyrgyzstan where this kind of energetic dancing is not encouraged among women.
9 Sep 09
Medical Students Protest at Poor Conditions
Around 200 would-be doctors in Osh have staged a demonstration to air their concerns that the buildings used for tuition are inadequate.
9 Sep 09
Survivors Wary of Rapprochement
Armenians, recalling killings, oppose peace talks with Turkey.
8 Sep 09
Sexual Assault Within Family Kyrgyzstan's Biggest Taboo
Tolerance of sexual violence in the family and lack of awareness about rights make it difficult to protect such victims.
8 Sep 09
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