Central Asia
Blackouts Hit Children's TB Centre
Rita Borbukeeva reports on the impact the power cuts imposed all across Kyrgyzstan this winter have had on a children’s hospital in Issykkul province in the north of Kyrgyzstan.
26 Feb 10
Protests Mount Over Tajik Newspaper Lawsuits
To media-watchers, series of libel actions looks suspiciously like concerted campaign against free press ahead of election.
26 Feb 10
Soaring Energy Costs Anger Kyrgyz
Standard of living hit hard by steep rise in prices of electricity and central heating.
25 Feb 10
Kyrgyz Consumers Switched Off by Phone Charges
Anti-monopoly agency to investigate new fee charged by phone companies.
25 Feb 10
Uzbekistan: No Bribes, Honestly
25 Feb 10
Kyrgyzstan: Concern Over Journalists' Safety
Violent attacks prompt media community to act.
24 Feb 10
Turkmen Government's Demolition Campaign Criticised
Evicted residents struggle to get compensation as houses make way for roads and high-rise blocks.
24 Feb 10
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