Turkmen Leader Wins on Gas Deal
President Niazov seems to be on a roll, extracting the best possible deal on the gas he sells Ukraine. But how long will his winning streak last?
24 Nov 05
Kyrgyzstan
Language Controversy in Kyrgyzstan
As pressure grows for curbs on the status of the Russian language, some argue that alone will do nothing to promote the use of Kyrgyz.
24 Nov 05
Kazak Opposition Figure Goes to Court
Unprecedented lawsuits by an opposition member against his political rivals are unlikely to succeed.
20 Nov 05
Issykkul Poachers Out of Control
Poverty and corruption behind poaching that threatens Kyrgyz fish stocks.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Election Update
In the first of a series of updates on the campaign for the February 27 parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan, IWPR looks at key events of the week (RCA No. 340, 14-Jan-05)
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Anger Over “Defective” Passports
Golden eagle on cover of new document resembles a chicken, claim furious deputies.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Election Update
In the second update on the campaign for the February 27 parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan, IWPR looks at key events of the week (RCA No. 342, 21-Jan-05)
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Politicians Court the Young
On the eve of elections, young people are getting involved in politics.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyzstan: Migrants Squeezed Out of Election
An electoral commission decree prevents Kyrgyz migrants voting outside the country in upcoming ballot.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Election Update
In the fourth update on the campaign for the February 27 parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan, IWPR looks at key events of the week (RCA No. 346, 04-Feb-05)
20 Nov 05
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