Central Asia

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

In the midst of crisis, authorities seem to be prioritising unnecessary, bad laws.

17 Apr 15

Authorities try to weed out people who might pose security threats from others returning from Syria.

10 Apr 15

More and more women join exodus in search of work and leave their children behind.

7 Apr 15

It isn't so much the legislation as the way it is interpreted that favours offenders.

30 Mar 15

Suspects in cases of sexual violence against children can currently avoid trial if they reach an out-of-court settlement.

30 Mar 15

Provision sneaked into legislative package protecting minors from offensive online content.

25 Mar 15

Some local retailers resent incomers.

25 Mar 15

Chinese imports will become more expensive.

20 Mar 15

As Kyrgyz-Tajik border becomes subject to new customs rules, thriving trade in beef cattle could fall off.

20 Mar 15

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