OSCE Needs Stricter Criteria for Members
Security grouping meeting in Kazakstan to be pressed on human rights issues by alternative gathering.
25 Nov 10
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan's Clannish Leader
President Berdymuhammedov’s court consists of a handful of political survivors but mostly protégés drawn from his tribe.
23 Nov 10
Kazak Capital in Shutdown Mode for OSCE Meeting
Instead of promoting human rights issues, regime accused of tidying them away.
23 Nov 10
Central Asian Rights Activists Seek OSCE Action
Local groups back international calls for new post dedicated to protecting human rights defenders.
17 Nov 10
Turkmenistan Stage-Manages Muslim Pilgrimage
Government decides who can perform hajj on the basis of rigorous loyalty checks.
10 Nov 10
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