Tajik Migrants Tricked by Dishonest Recruiters
Lack of scrutiny enables agencies to deceive prospective seasonal workers.
13 Feb 15
Central Asia
Does Islamic State Threaten Central Asia?
Syrian jihad won’t be replicated by returning combatants, but fundamentalist ideals are long-established in Central Asia and won’t go away, regional expert says.
6 Feb 15
First Prosecution for Internet Hate Speech in Kazakstan
“Ethnic insult” charge comes at a time when the Russian minority question has come to the fore.
4 Feb 15
Tajik Labour Migration Boosts Divorce Rates
Wives left behind to manage households as husbands make new lives abroad and stop sending money home.
27 Jan 15
Life on the Margins of Tajikistan's Capital
Even the chance of low-paid casual labour is enough to draw people in from the countryside.
26 Jan 15
Tajiks Face New Obstacles to Work in Russia
New work-permit and passport rules could encourage illegal immigration, but there are higher penalties for those who are caught.
23 Jan 15
Tajiks Assess Damage From Ruble Decline
Falling money transfers from people working in Russia will work through the Tajik economy, reducing purchasing power and raising prices.
9 Jan 15
Kazak Government Falls Silent on NGO Law
Authorities have yet to respond to concerns about a bill that civil society groups fear will curb their activities.
22 Dec 14
Restrictive NGO Law on the Way in Tajikistan
Outcry over attempts to curb foreign funding for civil society groups.
27 Nov 14
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