Kazak Opposition Figure Goes to Court
Unprecedented lawsuits by an opposition member against his political rivals are unlikely to succeed.
20 Nov 05
Central Asia
Government Reins in Tajik Healers
A tough new law means folk healers now need a license to practice in Tajikistan.
20 Nov 05
Issykkul Poachers Out of Control
Poverty and corruption behind poaching that threatens Kyrgyz fish stocks.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Officials Eye Campus Vote
Bishkek authorities seem to be preparing to grab vulnerable student voters in run-up to elections.
20 Nov 05
Turkmenistan in AIDS Denial
Poverty, drug abuse and prostitution appear to be encouraging the spread of HIV – but officials insist republic is free of the virus.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyzstan: Illegal Migrants Head for UK
Bishkek government struggling to stop thousands making risky trip to Britain for illegal work.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Election Update
In the first of a series of updates on the campaign for the February 27 parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan, IWPR looks at key events of the week (RCA No. 340, 14-Jan-05)
20 Nov 05
Kazak Leadership Fears Upheaval
Closure of opposition party and move against major civil society group suggest Kazak leadership is keen to shore up power following events in Ukraine.
20 Nov 05
Further Claims of Uzbek Police Abuse
Doubts raised about official explanations for deaths of two detainees.
20 Nov 05
Protests Follow Kyrgyz Election Row
Pro-government supporters and opposition activists hold rival demonstrations as tensions rise on eve of parliamentary ballot.
20 Nov 05
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