Kyrgyzstan: Illegal Migrants Head for UK
Bishkek government struggling to stop thousands making risky trip to Britain for illegal work.
20 Nov 05
Central Asia
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
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
Quiet” Disease Eats Away at Uzbeks
Iron deficiency is a desperate problem in Uzbekistan affecting up to 70 per cent of the population.
20 Nov 05
Further Claims of Uzbek Police Abuse
Doubts raised about official explanations for deaths of two detainees.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Anger Over “Defective” Passports
Golden eagle on cover of new document resembles a chicken, claim furious deputies.
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
High Uzbek Turnout Claims Questioned
The authorities say the general election was a resounding success, but how accurate are its figures?
20 Nov 05
Tajik Coalition Tearing at the Seams
Opposition parties run into legal difficulties, making their election chances even slimmer.
20 Nov 05
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