Uzbekistan: A Wolf at the Door
Desert wolves come into conflict with man as habitat damage and extreme cold drive them to take livestock.
Desert wolves come into conflict with man as habitat damage and extreme cold drive them to take livestock.
Ethnic communities are worried their fortunes may change if pro-regime parties fare badly in the approaching assembly ballot.
People who keep a few cows out the back are the powerhouse of Kazak agriculture, but government plans to make them “legal” could put them out of business.
In the sixth update on the campaign for the February 27 parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan, IWPR looks at key events of the week (RCA No. 350, 18-Feb-05)
Government faces criticism for waiting for natural disasters to happen rather than taking preventive measures.
After arresting anyone regarded as an Islamic activist, the authorities appear to be widening the net.
Opposition members and ruling regime loyalists have all travelled to Moscow in recent weeks as Russia keeps its options open ahead of Kyrgyz parliamentary elections.
However the Kyrgyz regime decides to act, it is in a strong position to shape not just this election but the presidential vote, too.
Electoral violations and administrative obstacles are damaging Tajikistan’s chances of holding free and fair elections.
Casualties are mounting in Tajikistan where keeping warm in winter has deadly consequences.