Central Asia
Disabled Children Missing Out on School
Most disabled children in northern Tajikistan are not getting any schooling, Kamari Ahrorzoda reports.
Poverty Contributes to Filling Female Prisons
Reporter Bibiroka Abdullaeva spend the day at a women’s prison in Nurek, where many of the inmates are there for serious crimes such as murder and drug trafficking.
Domestic Abuse Seen as Socially Acceptable
Reporter Asliddin Ochilov looked at mistreatment of women in the northern city of Khujand, and found that mother-in-laws are often the main culprits.
Fears of Currency Controls in Kazakstan
Experts warn that imposing too many restrictions will simply create a black market in foreign currencies.
Kyrgyz Authorities Fear Bird Flu
As the western world worries about swine flu, Kyrgyzstan with its eastern location is still concerned about the avian variety.
Teacher Deficit Sells Children Short
Reporter Rita Borbukeeva investigated the acute shortage of teaching staff in Kyrgyzstan, and found classrooms full of children without anyone to teach them.
New Deal in Tajik-Uzbek Relations?
A meeting of an Uzbek-Tajik joint economic commission has been hailed as a breakthrough even though officials remained tight-lipped about the outcome, and only two preliminary documents were signed.
Disappointment at Kyrgyz Media Law Changes
Broadcasters say they lack the resources to ensure half their output is in Kyrgyz.