Further Claims of Uzbek Police Abuse
Doubts raised about official explanations for deaths of two detainees.
20 Nov 05
Central Asia
Kyrgyz Anger Over “Defective” Passports
Golden eagle on cover of new document resembles a chicken, claim furious deputies.
20 Nov 05
High Uzbek Turnout Claims Questioned
The authorities say the general election was a resounding success, but how accurate are its figures?
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Election Update
In the second update on the campaign for the February 27 parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan, IWPR looks at key events of the week (RCA No. 342, 21-Jan-05)
20 Nov 05
New Envoy Signals Uzbek-Turkmen Thaw
The arrival of a new Uzbek ambassador in Ashgabat after a two-year break marks the official end of estrangement between neighbours, but serious problems remain.
20 Nov 05
Tajik Coalition Tearing at the Seams
Opposition parties run into legal difficulties, making their election chances even slimmer.
20 Nov 05
Media Silence Over Tashkent Killer
Uzbekistan’s government-run media say reporting on horrific crimes is not in the public interest.
20 Nov 05
Activists Rubbish Book Defending Mahallas
Author of new book says rights activists have painted a distorted picture of neighbourhood committees.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Election Update
In the third update on the campaign for the February 27 parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan, IWPR looks at key events of the week (RCA No. 344, 28-Jan-05)
20 Nov 05
Islamic Party Fights its Corner
Once-powerful force is suing local bureaucrats who are trying to stop it fielding candidates in the forthcoming general election.
20 Nov 05
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