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
Europarliament Campaigners Condemn Kazak Violence
MEP pressing for European Union action against Kazak government following Janaozen violence.
22 Dec 11
Simmering Tensions Boil Over in Kazakstan
IWPR Central Asia editor Saule Mukhametrakhimova explains the backdrop to the protests, and how the authorities are handling the crisis.
19 Dec 11
Kazakstan's Snap Election
20 Nov 11
Voices From Closed Central Asian States
IWPR news service helps Uzbek and Turkmen journalists and rights defenders get reports out to wider audience.
5 Nov 11
Language Controversy in Kazakstan
Authorities say sensitive topic being stirred up for political ends.
18 Oct 11
Tajik Radio Project Nurtures Aspiring Journalists
Bilingual programming brings key issues to wider audience.
20 Sep 11
Patience Wearing Thin in Kazakstan
Common assumption that Kazakstan's long-suffering people will never grow restive may be wrong.
7 Sep 11
Fighting Terrorism, Kazak-Style
26 Jul 11
Kazakstan's Islamists: Radicals or Scapegoats?
Amnesty International expert describes effects of continuing campaign against anyone the government sees as potential subversive.
20 Jul 11
Kazak Police Eliminate "Islamic" Cop-Killers
Real threat posed by Islamic radicals not as great as incident suggests, analysts say, although resentment of the authorities is widespread.
12 Jul 11
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