Kazakstan: "Gay Propaganda" Ban for Internet
Provision sneaked into legislative package protecting minors from offensive online content.
25 Mar 15
Central Asia
Afghan Traders' Growing Presence in Southeast Tajikistan
Some local retailers resent incomers.
25 Mar 15
Kyrgyz Wholesale Traders Await New Customs Rules
Chinese imports will become more expensive.
20 Mar 15
Kyrgyz Cowboys Fear Eurasian Trade Rules
As Kyrgyz-Tajik border becomes subject to new customs rules, thriving trade in beef cattle could fall off.
20 Mar 15
Kyrgyz Opposition Fading From View
With an election due this autumn, there is less pluralism around than might first appear.
16 Mar 15
Tajik Dissident's Murder Rattles Opposition
Warnings that opposition leaders are also at “grave risk” of attack.
16 Mar 15
Another Term for Uzbek Leader, and Then What?
With questions over the long-term leader’s health, the Central Asian state could see a turbulent succession process, expert says.
13 Mar 15
Kazak Magazine Closed Because of Ukraine Article
Weekly consistently criticised government’s closeness to Moscow.
11 Mar 15
Countering Extremism in Tajikistan
Government tries to obstruct Islamic State recruitment with public information as well as arrests.
10 Mar 15
Campaign Restrictions Made Tajik Election Outcome "Inevitable"
Restricted opportunities to campaign at local as well as national level.
7 Mar 15
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