Georgia

Tajik Socialists in Trouble

Opposition party is torn apart by a power struggle with old roots, but apparently driven by manipulation from outside.

20 Nov 05

Opposition says special training for police is intended to crush legitimate protest.

20 Nov 05

A highly public split on election strategy has led to chaos in Kazakstan’s main opposition party.

20 Nov 05

However the Kyrgyz regime decides to act, it is in a strong position to shape not just this election but the presidential vote, too.

20 Nov 05

Date set for presidential elections as authorities improve security, although a pro-Akaev march threatens more trouble.

20 Nov 05

The Kazak government appears blasé about Kyrgyz regime change but is paying attention, while opposition groups develop a new self-confidence.

20 Nov 05

The government is refusing to register youth groups it fears are plotting a revolution.

20 Nov 05

Changes to laws on religion and the media will give government prosecutors new powers of censorship.

20 Nov 05

Military mount crowd-dispersal exercises as officials speak of need to bolster weapon stocks and scrutinise the opposition.

20 Nov 05

Yet another set of changes to the law may further hamstring non-government groups.

20 Nov 05

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