Kyrgyz Parties in Flux Ahead of Election
Main political groupings go through mergers and defections, but the essence of politics remains the same.
16 Sep 15
Central Asia
Tajik Military Ignores Bullying
Five deaths under unclear circumstances suggest culture of violence continues.
11 Sep 15
Rule of Law vs Rule by a Few in Kyrgyzstan
What price legitimacy if the ruling elite doesn’t always abide by the law?
9 Sep 15
Renegade General's Forces "Surrounded" in Tajikistan
Rebellion led by deputy defence minister came as a surprise.
9 Sep 15
Tajik Families in Shock as Sons Die for Islamic State
Parents struggle to understand why young men went off to fight in faraway war.
28 Aug 15
Bumpy Start to Kyrgyzstan's Eurasian Membership
Exporters say customs controls with Kazakstan remain in place despite launch of free trade rules.
25 Aug 15
Kyrgyzstan to Use Biometric Data in October Polls
Critics of the scheme say their right to vote is now being made conditional on submitting data.
24 Aug 15
Kyrgyz Regret Loss of Fruit-Industry Heritage
Multiple apricot varieties being replaced with more homogeneous, marketable types.
5 Aug 15
Are Kyrgyzstan's Leaders Serious About War on Corruption?
Recent detention of senior figures looks good but may not herald a more comprehensive drive to root out corrupt officials.
1 Aug 15
Access to Information Curbed in Tajikistan
New law seen as restricting media diversity and journalists’ ability to find things out.
31 Jul 15
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