Central Asia

New Bill Seeks More Open Government in Kazakstan

Officials will find it harder to hide behind confidentiality or ignorance of the law.

Kyrgyzstan Divided Over Foreign Police Presence

Opponents of OSCE police deployment include politicians and others with their own agendas.

Uzbekistan: Ostentatious Meals Banned for Ramadan

Favour Before Merit at Turkmen Universities

Tajik Women Vulnerable to Traffickers

Polygamy “Normal” in Tajikistan

Hejab Debate Rages in Tajikistan

Russian Schools Back in Vogue in Kyrgyzstan

Lighter Penalties for Tajik Youth Offenders

New law makes it easier for courts to impose fines instead of custodial sentences, but young offenders are unlikely to be able to pay.

Punishing Juvenile Offenders in Turkmenistan