IWPR
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
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Secret Police Accused of Torture
Rights groups say they have received many reports of intelligence agents abusing detainees.
2 Jul 09
Kyrgyz Town in Bad Odour
A newly-renovated sewage treatment plant was supposed to improve people’s lives, but people living nearby say they are suffering.
2 Jul 09
Local Tourists Desert Lakeside Resorts
Alina Kenjeeva reports from Lake Issykkul, which this year is seeing far fewer tourists than usual from the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek.
2 Jul 09
Do Kyrgyz Journalists Need Formal Education?
Sabina Reingold looks at the arguments for and against attending a formal journalism course in Kyrgyzstan.
2 Jul 09
More Tea, Children?
Nutritionists are blaming excessive intake of tea for the high levels of anaemia among Kyrgyz children.
2 Jul 09
Twice Captive of the LRA
Former wife of rebel leader Joseph Kony talks of life with Africa’s most wanted man.
1 Jul 09
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