Balkh Businessmen in Panic Over Abductions
Several kidnappings during elections prompt many to suspend trade and take their money out of the country.
5 Oct 09
Uzbekistan
Uzbek Traders Upset at Shop Demolitions
Some believe casual remark by President Karimov prompted war on “eyesore” buildings used as shops.
2 Oct 09
Central Asia: July/Aug ‘09
IWPR stages human rights training sessions for activists and journalists.
18 Sep 09
Central Asia: July/Aug ‘09
IWPR report said to help identify pressing issues in development of civil society in Turkmenistan.
18 Sep 09
Kyrgyz Editor Finalist in Developing Asia Awards
Aida Kasymalieva, IWPR’s new editor for Kyrgyzstan and Kazakstan, has been selected as a finalist in the Developing Asia Journalism Awards.
17 Sep 09
Will Kyrgyz Copy Neighbours' Web Controls?
A new law passed recently in Kazakstan gives the state greater powers to control the internet, but for the moment Kyrgyzstan does not appear to be following suit.
15 Sep 09
Uzbek Human Rights “Progress” Claim
15 Sep 09
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