Breaking a Vicious Cycle
Unaware of their rights and with nowhere to turn to, many victims of violence suffer in silence.
16 Dec 05
Uzbekistan
Defining Rights, Finding a Voice
With meaningful political influence a distant dream, the social consequences of effective disenfranchisement are dire.
16 Dec 05
Kazakstan: Much Talk, but no Revolution
The spectre of revolution is being used by both sides in the Kazak election campaign to scare each other, but it does not add up to much more than talk.
6 Dec 05
Passport Chaos in Tajikistan
The Tajik authorities withdraw a major concession for migrant workers in Russia shortly after announcing it, apparently because of hostility from nationalist politicians in Moscow.
3 Dec 05
Cool Welcome for Meskhetians
Muslims exiled by Stalin are to be legally entitled to go back at last, but convincing many Georgians this is a good idea is likely to be a difficult task.
23 Nov 05
Turkmenistan: Orthodox Faith Under Siege
Followers of Orthodoxy feel increasingly beleaguered as Turkmenbashi seeks to control the church.
22 Nov 05
Dramatic Protest in Kyrgyzstan
Dissatisfaction at government handling of a political murder case prompts victim's brother to set himself alight.
20 Nov 05
No Rivals Allowed at Turkmen Leader's Court
Who would choose to be a minister in a government subjected to never-ending purges?
20 Nov 05
Andijan: A Policeman's Account
Senior officer says “thousands” killed and their bodies systematically concealed.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Officials Eye Campus Vote
Bishkek authorities seem to be preparing to grab vulnerable student voters in run-up to elections.
20 Nov 05
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