Alimony in Kazakstan: Can Pay, Won't Pay
Legal system has been slow to enforce payment orders on wayward ex-husbands.
6 May 15
Central Asia
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
Kyrgyzstan: Return From Syria
Authorities try to weed out people who might pose security threats from others returning from Syria.
10 Apr 15
Labour Migration "Orphans" in Tajikistan
More and more women join exodus in search of work and leave their children behind.
7 Apr 15
Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse in Kyrgyzstan
It isn't so much the legislation as the way it is interpreted that favours offenders.
30 Mar 15
Calls for Better Child Protection in Kyrgyzstan
Suspects in cases of sexual violence against children can currently avoid trial if they reach an out-of-court settlement.
30 Mar 15
Kazakstan: "Gay Propaganda" Ban for Internet
Provision sneaked into legislative package protecting minors from offensive online content.
25 Mar 15
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