Central Asia

NGO Law Brings Chill Wind to Tajikistan

Activists move abroad in anticipation of restrictions.

26 Nov 15

Tashkent likely to be more amenable to regional security cooperation, but may still shun formal defence pact.

18 Nov 15

Fewer jobs and a worsening exchange rate hits households supported by expats in Russia.

17 Nov 15

Short of vehicles and staff, emergency services also find city traffic a problem.

17 Nov 15

At least 400 Kazak nationals believed to be in Syria or Iraq.

17 Nov 15

Despite relatively progressive legislation, women still find themselves marginalised.

10 Nov 15

When reservoir levels fall, so does hydropower generation – bad news for consumers at peak usage time.

10 Nov 15

Twitter and Facebook campaigns force legislators to back down on plans for more comfortable seats.

9 Nov 15

Rising instability in northern Afghanistan prompts security rethink.

9 Nov 15

Law passed two years ago yet to translate into societal change.

6 Nov 15

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