Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan to Tackle Population Decline
It will take more than special awards to encourage families to have more children.
Central Asia: Feb ‘08
IWPR relaunches regional news agency and hosts workshops for young Tajik and Kyrgyz journalists.
Central Asia: Feb ‘08
Investigation into fatal police shooting praised for its balanced, analytical approach.
HIV Shadow Lengthens Over South Kyrgyzstan
Once largely confined to drug addicts and sex workers, HIV is now spreading across the community at large.
US Leans on Caspian Pipeline Partners
Investing in Turkmenistan Not for the Faint-Hearted
As well as inviting investors to come in, the government will have to offer them a level playing-field before the money starts piling in.
Uzbeks Loosen Banking Restrictions
Liberalising the rules for bank accounts may not be enough to restore savers’ confidence in the financial system.
Uzbek Amnesty Designed to Please West
While rights groups welcome the amnesty offered to several activists, they do not believe it marks a real change in policy.
Halting Progress on Turkmen Reforms
In a series of wide-ranging interviews, IWPR has learned that people remain sceptical about their new president’s real intentions, although they are grateful pensions are being paid and schooling improved.