Tajikistan Plans Second Line of Defence on Afghan Border
Rising instability in northern Afghanistan prompts security rethink.
9 Nov 15
Central Asia
Tajik Wives Vulnerable to In-Law Violence
Law passed two years ago yet to translate into societal change.
6 Nov 15
Kyrgyz School Death Highlights Bullying Scourge
Adolescents run extortion rackets and intimidate younger schoolmates.
6 Nov 15
In Tougher Expat Job Market, Tajikistan Must Upgrade Workforce Skills
Low-skilled workers from Central Asia are often the first to be laid off.
6 Nov 15
Tajiks Worry About Russian Slump
Fewer jobs and a worsening exchange rate hits households supported by expats in Russia.
6 Nov 15
Questions Surround Kyrgyz Prison Break
Under mysterious circumstances, convicts make easy escape, but most end up dead.
2 Nov 15
For Tajikistan, Kunduz Battles Too Close for Comfort
How worried should Central Asian leaders be about the rising strength of insurgents in Afghanistan's north?
19 Oct 15
Tajik Police Arrest 35 Suspected Islamic Recruits in Three Months
Concerns that students are among those targeted.
16 Oct 15
Pressure to Strip Kyrgyz Politicians of Immunity, Benefits
Embarrassment as plans to buy comfortable seats for parliament have to be shelved.
15 Oct 15
Youth Suicides Increasing in Northern Tajikistan
School psychologists seen as crucial to identifying and heading off suicide risks.
12 Oct 15
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