Central Asia

Kyrgyz Conflict Coverage Singled Out

IWPR reporting of interethnic clashes in Kyrgyzstan during the summer held up as paradigm of responsible journalism.

Opposition to Challenge Kazak Leader

Planned referendum to press for president’s resignation doomed to failure, analysts say.

Kyrgyzstan Debates Customs Union Entry

Obvious benefits to good trading terms with Russia and Kazakstan, but economists see pitfalls as well.

Tajikistan Needs Child-Friendly Justice

Juvenile rights advocate calls for joined-up reforms to reduce number of youth offenders given custodial sentences.

Questions Over Kyrgyz National's Extradition to Uzbekistan

Turkmen Government to Massage Human Rights Reports

Tajik Children Studying “Secretly” at Foreign Madrassas

Voice of America Reporter Charged in Uzbekistan

Disabled Children to Enter Mainstream Schools in Tajikistan

Rise in Psychiatric Cases in Southern Tajik Town