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

Balkan States to Cooperate on Next NATO Bid

The three Balkan nations who were not invited to join NATO this time round are to work together to succeed at their next attempt.

6 Sep 05

Taleban Buttress Northern Defences

Mullah Omar has reinforced his positions in the north of Afghanistan in readiness for expected US-led strikes.

21 Feb 05

NATO Looks to Central Asia

The strategically-important former Soviet republics now have the opportunity to work more closely with the alliance.

21 Feb 05

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