Kyrgyzstan Heads for Coalition Government
Holding a contested election without a foregone conclusion was an achievement in itself.
6 Oct 15
Central Asia
Battling for Votes in Kyrgyzstan
With much to play for, parties have been going the extra mile to secure votes.
4 Oct 15
Kyrgyzstan's Women Still Fighting for Representation
Thirty per cent quota may not translate into female candidates taking their fair share of seats in October 4 polls.
1 Oct 15
High Mortality Rates in Tajik Maternity Hospitals
Rural women balancing housework and manual farm labour seen as especially vulnerable to health problems.
1 Oct 15
Kyrgyz Election: Same Again?
Many of the current legislators are likely to make it into the next parliament, even if they have shifted party allegiance.
25 Sep 15
Tajik Government Says Rebel General Dead
Possible motives for rebellion unclear as authorities spin "Islamic party connection".
19 Sep 15
Tajikistan's Embattled Islamic Party
The country’s biggest opposition force is being eliminated.
17 Sep 15
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
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
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