Uzbekistan

New Party May Dominate Kyrgyz Parliament

Critics of recent changes warn that Kyrgyzstan could end up with a one-party legislature that exists solely to rubberstamp the president’s decisions.

29 Oct 07

A mass release of convicts is not in itself a sign of liberalisation.

28 Oct 07

The government in Uzbekistan brooks no criticism of its human rights abuses.

24 Oct 07

Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are refusing to compromise over a land dispute threatening to trigger a new conflict between the two countries.

24 Oct 07

Tajik officials say an IWPR report has helped them gain important insights into problems faced by Tajik travelers passing through Uzbekistan.

24 Oct 07

News analysis service widely acclaimed as its first phase draws to a close.

17 Oct 07

Initial phase of ground-breaking, regional news analysis agency projects ends.

17 Oct 07

As the planting season approaches, farmers in Helmand show no sign of abandoning their traditional cash crop.

14 Oct 07

Analysts say more must be done to look after the rights of Tajiks who go off to work in Russia.

12 Oct 07

The enticing prices fetched by cotton in neighbouring Kyrgyzstan means Andijan is particularly prone to smuggling.

1 Oct 07

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