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Kazak Media Freedom in Reverse Gear

Continuing persecution backed by raft of retrograde laws.

Turkmen Media Law Work of Fiction

One of the world’s most repressive states promises all sorts of freedom.

Breakthrough for Outsider Party in Kyrgyzstan

System may be changing, slowly, so that policies become more important than politicians.

Kazakstan: Janaozen One Year On

Authorities repressive and responsive by turn, but the old social contract has been torn up.

Colombia: Mending the Fabric of Society

Reconciliation, remembrance and the admission of crimes are all essential to making peace work, even if a settlement is reached.

Wrong Time for EU to Go Soft on Turkmenistan

Kyrgyz Nationalist Leader Routed

Once-powerful politician miscalculates by attempting to take over parliament.

Is Colombia Ready for Peace?

Agreement to hold talks is important, but fighting continues and there is massive distrust between government and rebel guerrillas.

Kyrgyz Elite Ousts Over-Independent Premier

Change of government strengthens position of president and his party by sidelining an up-and-coming politician.

No More Amnesty for Uganda's LRA

Government’s decision to delete clause granting reprieve to former combatants could be a backward step in combating the rebel force.