Saule Mukhametrakhimova
Central Asia Editor
Originally from Kazakstan, Saule Mukhametrakhimova worked as a journalist for the BBC World Service’s Central Asia and Caucasus section from 1994 to 1999. She joined IWPR as Central Asia and Caucasus Project Coordinator and was instrumental in launching these reporting services. Since 2000, Saule has served as IWPR's Central Asia Programme Manager and later Editor.
Stories by the Author
Two Kazaks Charged in Boston Case
Court hears that they hid evidence to protect the younger Tsarnaev brother.
2 May 13
Kyrgyz Debate Female Travel Ban
Controversial scheme would restrict foreign travel for young women, instead of trying to curb violence perpetrated by their countrymen.
28 Mar 13
Kyrgyzstan: Southern Mayor a Tough Survivor
Seen by some as a Kyrgyz hero, Melis Myrzakmatov has fixed the roads in Osh but has not won over the large Uzbek minority.
20 Mar 13
Kazak Women Fight Maternity Pay Cuts
Activists hope campaign will prompt wider action on women's rights.
20 Mar 13
Kazak Labour Bill Sidelines Independent Unions
Opponents say measures being proposed would favour main trade union federation.
7 Mar 13
Kazakstan: Free Speech in Danger
London event highlights use of criminal law to punish dissent.
28 Feb 13
Kazakstan: Tough Times for Wives of Janaozen Convicts
Struggling to support families, they believe their husbands were made scapegoats for 2011 bloodshed.
30 Jan 13
Cold Winds From Janaozen
Repression has worsened as authorities fail to learn the real lessons of December 2011 bloodshed.
14 Dec 12
Kazak Information Bill in Limbo
Legislation is seen as much-needed step forward, but it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere.
11 Dec 12
Kazak Officials in Bid to Silence Critical Media
Prosecutors seek to wipe out opposition TV and press at a stroke.
27 Nov 12
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