Uzbekistan Clamps Down on Lavish Parties
20 Nov 12
Civil society leaders believe the state intends to restrict their activities.
New legislation gives authorities financial leverage to stamp out protests.
Plenty of promises, and warning that officials from previous government could be investigated.
Jailing of journalists and bloggers belies claim of online freedom.
New government accused of launching crackdown on Mikheil Saakashvili's team.
New impetus to provide free accommodation to young adults coming out of children’s homes.
Local government in western district says it lacks the funds to carry out repairs.
IWPR/UN Women event focuses on areas with high numbers of refugees from Abkhazian and South Ossetian conflicts.