Turkmenistan

Tajik Clampdown on Islamic Group Could Backfire

Experts fear Tablighi Jamaat missionary organisation may be further radicalised after mass detentions.

Tajiks Incandescent Over Light Bulb Ban

Energy-saving bulbs are too expensive for most people, and should never have been imposed by decree, say critics of new scheme.

Turkmen-Ukraine Gas Deal Some Way Off

Turkmen Farmers Prefer to Pick Cotton by Hand

New Radio Programmes for Central Asia

(05-Dec-08)

Uzbekistan Losing its Scientists

Qualified scientists can earn far more money and respect by taking their skills abroad.

Uzbek Traders Upset at Shop Demolitions

Some believe casual remark by President Karimov prompted war on “eyesore” buildings used as shops.

Turkmen Launch Sports Offensive

Azeris Baffled by Turkmen Legal Threat

Court action over maritime boundary could harm mutually beneficial gas pipeline project.

Central Asia: July/Aug ‘09

IWPR stages human rights training sessions for activists and journalists.