Central Asia
Dial-a-Divorce in Tajikistan
Tajik migrant workers in Russia are increasingly divorcing their wives with one phone call, reports Shahodat Saibnazarova.
DIY Coal Mines in Kyrgyz South
Ulukbu Amirova reports from Batken region in southern Kyrgyzstan, where many locals earn a living by digging coal out of the ground.
Kyrgyzstan Wrong to Cede Control of Mineral Resources – MP
Roza Otunbaeva, head of the parliamentary commission for mineral reserves, says she believes the Kyrgyz government has abdicated its responsibilities by allowing foreign investors to have too much control over its gold and other mineral reserves .
Sharing Kyrgyzstan's Gold Revenues
A gold mine in the mountains of northeast Kyrgyzstan continues to generate debate about how much of the money earned from it should return to communities living nearby.
Cashflow Problems in Tajik South
Companies in southern Tajikistan are reeling from the effects of financial crisis, which have left them unable to pay their employees.
Tajik Parties Want More Media Access
As the February 2010 election draws closer, political parties in Tajikistan say they are not getting enough access to state-run TV and radio.
Azeris Baffled by Turkmen Legal Threat
Court action over maritime boundary could harm mutually beneficial gas pipeline project.