Armenian Gays Face Long Walk to Freedom
Society remains as relentlessly homophobic here as elsewhere in the Caucasus, but activists say there some grounds for hope.
Society remains as relentlessly homophobic here as elsewhere in the Caucasus, but activists say there some grounds for hope.
Believers says problems over mosques, headscarves and the Hajj reflect official climate of indifference or hostility.
Minister says screening essential in war on drugs, but critics warn of unwarranted state interference.
Although many Kyrgyz labour migrants are hanging on in hope of better times in Russia, their families back home are finding that the money they send home is drying up.
Media-watchers fear brutal assault was deliberate attempt to curb free speech.
Believers says problems over mosques, headscarves and the Hajj reflect official climate of indifference or hostility.
Overnight drop in value of dram feeds savers’ worries and sends shoppers rushing to stores to stock up.
Officials urging displaced to go home, but they say their villages remain dangerous.
Minority religions protest over new law that puts them under supervision of authorities.
Drug trafficking rings in Tajikistan have been making increasing use of women and children, who are less likely to attract the police’s attention.