Central Asia

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.

Tajiks Urged to Stock Up on Food

President Imomali Rahmon’s appeal to every household to lay in enough food for the next two years has sparked a debate on the state of Tajikistan’s food reserves.

Central Asia: July/Aug ‘09

IWPR stages human rights training sessions for activists and journalists.

Central Asia: July/Aug ‘09

IWPR report said to help identify pressing issues in development of civil society in Turkmenistan.

Tackling Turkmenistan's Housing Shortage