Tajikistan: Observers' Election Fears
Electoral violations and administrative obstacles are damaging Tajikistan’s chances of holding free and fair elections.
20 Nov 05
Central Asia
Gas Blasts Claim Tajik Victims
Casualties are mounting in Tajikistan where keeping warm in winter has deadly consequences.
20 Nov 05
Uzbek Gas Flickers Out
People in one of the world’s major gas-producing countries endure a harsh winter without heating.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Election Update
In the final update on the campaign for the February 27 parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan, IWPR looks at key events of the week (RCA No. 352, 25-Feb-05)
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz President Threatens Newspaper
Opposition publication accused of “campaign of information terror” on the eve of parliamentary elections.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Election Protests Spread
Roads blocked across the country as thousands come out to back disqualified candidates.
20 Nov 05
Airlines Could Quit Kazakstan
Critics say controversial government decision to force international flights through the new capital Astana threatens the Kazak economy.
20 Nov 05
Kazakstan's Cannabis Klondike
In the Chu valley, marijuana traffickers run rings round the under-resourced police.
20 Nov 05
Tajik Opposition Claims Major Poll Violations
Ruling party claims resounding victory, but its opponents say the vote was fixed.
20 Nov 05
Purse-string Politics in Kyrgyz Election
Pro-government candidates take a clear lead as first results emerge, but some observers say this election was more about money than politics.
20 Nov 05
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