Kyrgyz State Orphanages Offer Bleak Future
Experts say contrast between care of children in state and private homes has huge impact on their prospects.
20 May 15
Central Asia
Kazakstan Leader Still Silent on Succession
Keeping everyone guessing helps ensure President Nazarbaev’s position is unassailable.
18 May 15
Constitutional Tinkering in Kyrgyzstan
Political elites shouldn’t change the rules to suit themselves, experts say.
14 May 15
Andijan Remembered
After shooting down protesters in 2005, Uzbekistan’s government concluded that repression works, that historical truth can be suppressed, and that no one will really care in the long run.
13 May 15
No Hijab, Please, We're Tajik
President denounces "alien" forms of clothing and his police follow up by issuing warnings to women wearing hijab.
8 May 15
Alimony in Kazakstan: Can Pay, Won't Pay
Legal system has been slow to enforce payment orders on wayward ex-husbands.
6 May 15
In Battle With Radical Islam, Tajik Police Attack Beards
The idea that banning Islamic forms of dress will eliminate extremism is facile, experts say.
1 May 15
Alarm at Takeover Bid for Major Kyrgyz Media Group
Staff at leading newspaper fear the real motive behind a complex lawsuit is an ambition to exert political control.
30 Apr 15
Kazak Ex-Premier Falls From Grace
Prosecuting Serik Ahmetov will help president show he’s serious about corruption, even though the problem is systemic.
22 Apr 15
Needless Lawmaking in Tajikistan
In the midst of crisis, authorities seem to be prioritising unnecessary, bad laws.
17 Apr 15
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