Central Asia

Dushanbe's Housing Crunch

Buying somewhere to live in the Tajik capital is almost impossible for the average person.

Tajiks Face Winter Power Shortages

In the first of IWPR's radio programmes for Tajikistan, we look at the impact of power cuts on daily life, and the controversial subject of arranged marriages and divorce.

Kyrgyz Ponder Role of Islamic Schools

In the first programme for Kyrgyzstan from the new IWPR Central Asian Radio series, Eleonora Beyshenbek-Kyzy asks whether graduates from religious colleges should be allowed to teach in Kyrgyzstan’s state schools.

Turkmenistan's Silent Election Candidates

Energy Fears as Kyrgyz Winter Approaches

Threat of more blackouts despite efforts to hoard water for hydropower ahead of cold season.

Uzbeks Elect Neighbourhood Heads

Fewer Conscripts for Uzbek Military

EU Official to Raise Human Rights on Uzbek Trip

Uzbeks Gear up to Combat Financial Crisis

Election Candidates Talk up Change

The election promises made by the various candidates in the February 11 presidential poll in Turkmenistan have left some prospective voters cold, but others believe the pledges could translate into positive changes.