Kyrgyzstan Edges Towards Customs Union
Membership of former Soviet bloc is as much about political alliances as about economics.
26 Apr 13
Kazakhstan
Kazakstan: After Harlem Shake Crackdown, a Change of Heart
Decision to reinstate students expelled for posting dance video suggests a new willingness to listen.
29 Mar 13
Kazak Women Fight Maternity Pay Cuts
Activists hope campaign will prompt wider action on women's rights.
20 Mar 13
Kazak Labour Bill Sidelines Independent Unions
Opponents say measures being proposed would favour main trade union federation.
7 Mar 13
Kazakstan: Free Speech in Danger
London event highlights use of criminal law to punish dissent.
28 Feb 13
Kazak Media Freedom in Reverse Gear
Continuing persecution backed by raft of retrograde laws.
8 Feb 13
Kazakstan: Tough Times for Wives of Janaozen Convicts
Struggling to support families, they believe their husbands were made scapegoats for 2011 bloodshed.
30 Jan 13
Kazakstan: Janaozen One Year On
Authorities repressive and responsive by turn, but the old social contract has been torn up.
14 Dec 12
Cold Winds From Janaozen
Repression has worsened as authorities fail to learn the real lessons of December 2011 bloodshed.
14 Dec 12
Kazak Information Bill in Limbo
Legislation is seen as much-needed step forward, but it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere.
11 Dec 12
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