Central Asia

Central Asia: Oct ‘08

Radio output adds new dimension to Central Asian reporting.

Turkmen Authorities Plan Prison Amnesty

Kyrgyzstan: Rebels Without Common Cause

Part of the opposition is forging a new alliance, but prospects for a broader anti-government coalition remain slim.

Central Asia: Oct ‘08

IWPR’s reporting said to set an example for how sensitive topics like religion should be covered.

Uzbek Gas Users Could Lose Out From Rising Exports

Headscarf Ban Remains Live Issue in Central Asia

Linking hijab controversy to fears of Islamic extremism may be counter-productive.

Film Festival Signals Revived US-Uzbek Ties

Tajik Media Activists Press for Libel Law Change

First attempt to have libel provisions seen as curb on free speech struck out of the criminal code.

Turkmenistan: New Policies But Little Sign of Change

Turkmen leader wants new ideology to signal a change from his predecessor’s rules, but is he serious about changing the status quo?

Kazak Unemployment Fears

Construction workers first to feel the pinch but others could follow.