Central Asia

Kyrgyz Leaders Struggle With Land Wars

As land rights claims lead to violence, new national leadership urged to impose law and order.

No Reason for New Russian Base in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan's Neighbours Look on with Concern

Uzbek Doctors Become Suspect Group

Kyrgyz Round Table Assists Education Debate

New Party Emerges From Kazak Protest Movement

Umbrella group serves as channel for range of public concerns.

Reverse Gear for Tajik Bus Drivers

The withdrawal of licenses from private minibus operators in the Tajik capital Dushanbe has deprived some 6,000 drivers of a living.

Tajiks Need Sporting Chance

Reporter Khalil Qoimzod asks why Tajikistan’s sporting achievements leave so much to be desired.

Tajik Schools Short of Teachers, Money

Secondary schools are failing their pupils because of chronic underfunding, Davlatsho Shoetiborov reports from Dushanbe.

Kyrgyzstan: Is Re-Nationalisation the Answer?

Analysts interviewed by IWPR’s Nurlan Abdaliev question the new Kyrgyz government’s plans to regain control of major companies.