Central Asia

Kazak Authorities Promote Regime-Friendly NGOs

Independent groups say they are shut out of government funding.

Hunger Claims Lives of Balkh Children

Poverty, drought leaves babies and toddlers malnourished in north.

Turkmen “Golden Lake” Put on Hold

Herat Carpets Beaten by Man-Made Imports

Traders complain traditional handicrafts being swamped by cheap competitors.

Tajik-Uzbek Spy Case Highlights Political Divisions

Allegations that Uzbeks spied on Tajik uranium facility fit wider pattern of suspicion and mistrust.

Concern at Funding Scheme for Giant Tajik Dam

Campaign to raise money to finish hydroelectric project not as voluntary as it seems.

Household Debt Mounts in Crisis-Ridden Kyrgyzstan

In a special extended programme, Ulukbu Amirova reports on the debt crisis affecting many families in Kyrgyzstan.

Uzbekistan Legalises Farm Collectivisation

Central Asia: Oct/Nov ‘09

IWPR journalist in Kyrgyzstan wins an award for parliamentary coverage.

Opposition Won't Feature in Pluralist Polls