Tajikistan

Kazak Media Crackdown Counterproductive

Observers say restrictions have merely increased interest in leaked recordings purporting to reveal official wrongdoing.

23 Nov 07

Central Asia: Oct ‘07

Local and international media turn to IWPR for expert opinion on leading journalist’s killing following two in-depth reports on the crime.

21 Nov 07

Setback Likely for Kazaks' OSCE Hopes

Despite the government’s optimism, local observers predict Kazakstan’s bid to chair the OSCE in 2009 will be turned down.

17 Nov 07

Turkmen Energy Extraction Threatens Environment

Experts call for new energy projects to be accompanied with transparent monitoring of their environmental effects.

16 Nov 07

Uzbek Election Counts for Little

Six candidates, five political parties and only one possible winner.

13 Nov 07

Tajikistan: Repressive Religious Law in the Pipeline

Proposed legislation would make it harder for smaller faith groups to operate.

9 Nov 07

Turkmen Police Reforms Insufficient

Even repeated purges of senior interior ministry staff will not reduce abuses by an overbearing police force, say analysts.

8 Nov 07

Journalist's Murder Sets Back Free Speech in Central Asia

The killing of Alisher Saipov may deter others from reporting on sensitive topics, and some of his colleagues think that is why he was gunned down.

8 Nov 07

Kyrgyzstan to Get New Constitution at Last

After two years of argument about the constitution, President Bakiev is pushing through a quick solution – although not everyone is happy with his vision of how Kyrgyzstan should be governed.

5 Nov 07

Tajiks Buying Up Kyrgyz Homes Near Border

As Kyrgyz move out in search of a better life abroad, their neighbours from Tajikistan are buying up homes.