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
Central Asia
Kyrgyz Politicians Court the Young
On the eve of elections, young people are getting involved in politics.
20 Nov 05
Car Bomb Leaves Tajiks Jumpy
No one knows who was behind Monday’s car bombing – or even whether it was one – but it appears to confirm fears of pre-election trouble.
20 Nov 05
Kazakstan: All Eyes on Kyrgyzstan
Fears of a Ukraine-style “velvet revolution” begin to grow in neighbouring Kazakstan.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyzstan: Migrants Squeezed Out of Election
An electoral commission decree prevents Kyrgyz migrants voting outside the country in upcoming ballot.
20 Nov 05
Tajik Socialists in Trouble
Opposition party is torn apart by a power struggle with old roots, but apparently driven by manipulation from outside.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Election Update
In the fourth update on the campaign for the February 27 parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan, IWPR looks at key events of the week (RCA No. 346, 04-Feb-05)
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Police Prepare for Election Unrest
Opposition says special training for police is intended to crush legitimate protest.
20 Nov 05
Orange” Protest in Tashkent
Against all odds, a group of people who lost their homes to border changes have won compensation from the Uzbek government.
20 Nov 05
Turkmen Turn to Catholicism
Rumours that many people wish to convert in order to join pilgrimage to the Vatican - and then leave the country - lead to a block on new baptisms.
20 Nov 05
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