Journalist's Murder Sets Back Free Speech in Central Asia
The killing of Alisher Saipov may deter others from reporting on sensitive topics, and some of his colleagues think that is why he was gunned down.
8 Nov 07
Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan to Get New Constitution at Last
After two years of argument about the constitution, President Bakiev is pushing through a quick solution – although not everyone is happy with his vision of how Kyrgyzstan should be governed.
5 Nov 07
Jury Out on Kyrgyz Islamists
Little consensus on whether group claiming to want to improve Islamic education poses a danger.
5 Nov 07
Tajiks Buying Up Kyrgyz Homes Near Border
As Kyrgyz move out in search of a better life abroad, their neighbours from Tajikistan are buying up homes.
5 Nov 07
Tajik Prosecutors Investigate Child Labour Claims
In what could be a test case, prosecutors have started looking into the widespread practice of using minors to work on cotton farms.
5 Nov 07
Leading Journalist Murdered in South Kyrgyzstan
Alisher Saipov was a highly respected journalist who made it his mission to write for Central Asian as well as foreign readers.
31 Oct 07
Herat Reeling From Violent Crime Wave
A spate of murders and kidnappings is denting the economic prospects of a formerly stable part of Afghanistan.
31 Oct 07
EU Easing of Uzbek Sanctions “Absurd”
European foreign ministers accused of placing energy interests over human rights.
30 Oct 07
New Party May Dominate Kyrgyz Parliament
Critics of recent changes warn that Kyrgyzstan could end up with a one-party legislature that exists solely to rubberstamp the president’s decisions.
29 Oct 07
Turkmenistan's Disappointing Prison Amnesty
A mass release of convicts is not in itself a sign of liberalisation.
28 Oct 07
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