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
Local Heroes vs Central Government in Tajik East
Death of high-profile leader in Badakhshan deepens distrust of formal authorities.
7 Sep 12
Whole Truth Unlikely at Kazakstan Unrest Trial
Rights activist doubts proceedings will shed much light on what really happened.
18 Jul 12
Kazakstan's Politicised Labour Disputes
Exiled trade union leader says his activism led inevitably to confrontation with government.
6 Jul 12
Kazakstan Protest Movement Falters
Group formed after December’s violence in Janaozen fails to capture public imagination.
13 Jun 12
Brutal Attack on Kazak Journalist
Colleague says assault on Lukpan Ahmedyarov meant as strong message to anyone thinking of voicing dissent.
25 Apr 12
Gas Row Highlights Tajik-Uzbek Tensions
Dispute over fuel supply resolved for now, but angry rhetoric reflects longstanding mistrust.
24 Apr 12
Janaozen Trial Gets Under Way in Kazakstan
Tense mood at start of court case in which demonstrators, not those who fired shots, are on trial.
28 Mar 12
No Political Will to Fix Kazakstan's Broken Prison System
Recently released human rights activist describes conditions on the inside, and the reasons why the authorities prefer repression to other options.
19 Mar 12
Janaozen Still a Live Issue in Kazakstan
Europarliament member describes meetings with oil town residents, and how the Kazak authorities are responding in the aftermath of violence.
5 Mar 12
China Reaps Rewards of Central Asian Investment
Beijing wants to tap region’s energy resources, and is prepared to fund and build pipelines to get them.
18 Feb 12
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