Kyrgyzstan: Illegal Migrants Head for UK
Bishkek government struggling to stop thousands making risky trip to Britain for illegal work.
Bishkek government struggling to stop thousands making risky trip to Britain for illegal work.
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)
Closure of opposition party and move against major civil society group suggest Kazak leadership is keen to shore up power following events in Ukraine.
Pro-government supporters and opposition activists hold rival demonstrations as tensions rise on eve of parliamentary ballot.
Iron deficiency is a desperate problem in Uzbekistan affecting up to 70 per cent of the population.
Doubts raised about official explanations for deaths of two detainees.
Golden eagle on cover of new document resembles a chicken, claim furious deputies.
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)
The authorities say the general election was a resounding success, but how accurate are its figures?
Opposition parties run into legal difficulties, making their election chances even slimmer.