Turkmen Leaders Plan Crisis Strategy
7 Dec 08
Turkmenistan
Energy Fears as Kyrgyz Winter Approaches
Threat of more blackouts despite efforts to hoard water for hydropower ahead of cold season.
3 Dec 08
Election Candidates Talk up Change
The election promises made by the various candidates in the February 11 presidential poll in Turkmenistan have left some prospective voters cold, but others believe the pledges could translate into positive changes.
1 Dec 08
Turkmen Authorities Plan Prison Amnesty
26 Nov 08
Central Asia: Oct ‘08
IWPR’s reporting said to set an example for how sensitive topics like religion should be covered.
25 Nov 08
Headscarf Ban Remains Live Issue in Central Asia
Linking hijab controversy to fears of Islamic extremism may be counter-productive.
25 Nov 08
Turkmenistan: New Policies But Little Sign of Change
Turkmen leader wants new ideology to signal a change from his predecessor’s rules, but is he serious about changing the status quo?
20 Nov 08
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