Central Asia

Kyrgyz Rewrite Leadership Succession Rules

Parliament devises compromise to ease passage of constitutional amendments.

Tajik Event Spurs Action on Suicide

IWPR event instrumental in mobilising community efforts to deal with growing problem of suicide in Tajikistan.

Disabled Struggle to Find Work

Reporter Ismatullo Qayum looks at the problems facing disabled people surviving on low benefits with few opportunities to earn a living.

Iran Polishes Image in Tajikistan

A new college of jewellery in Tajikistan is being funded by Iran, as part of that country’s longstanding efforts to build relationships with the Central Asian states.

Uncertainty Over Kyrgyz Halal Label

Many shops in Kyrgyzstan are responding to rising consumer demand by offering halal meat and other products, but it is hard to verify the provenance of this food.

France Urged to Raise Concerns About Turkmen Human Rights

Central Asia Meeting on Journalism in Internet Age

IWPR meeting highlights challenges and possibilities of journalism in the internet age.

Central Asia: Dec ‘09/Jan ‘10

IWPR report on IMU said to contribute to better understanding of the shadowy rebel movement.

Herati Divisions Over US Consulate Plan

Some say diplomatic mission will bring risk of attacks, but others hopeful it will boost city.

Uzbek Authorities Move Against Top Photographer

Rights groups ridicule suggestions that Umida Ahmedova’s images libel Uzbek nation as a whole.