Will Kazakstan Adopt Anti-Gay Legislation?
Ambition to host Winter Olympics could deter government from copying Moscow’s homophobic law.
22 Nov 14
Central Asia
Tajik Islamic Party Focuses on Female Vote
Its backing for a female presidential candidate last year helped win new supporters.
22 Nov 14
Turkmenistan's Reforms: Genuine or Just Window-Dressing?
Constitutional amendments unlikely to translate into real change.
14 Nov 14
Strange Bedfellows Ahead of Kyrgyz Election
Former rivals join in anticipation of stiff competition in 2015 polls.
14 Nov 14
Tajikistan: Fallout From Failed Protest Plan
Émigré opposition group unable to persuade people to take to the streets.
13 Nov 14
Kazak-Russian Treaty: Cave-in or Pragmatism?
Kazakstan agrees to “coordinate” foreign policy with Moscow. Some read that as “seeking approval”.
13 Nov 14
Tajikistan: Empowering Girls Through Sport
Trainer wants girls in care to realise they don’t have to “stay at home and do the washing”.
10 Nov 14
Kyrgyzstan Follows Russia on "Gay Propaganda" Law
Proposed law envisages a year in jail for anyone deemed to be promoting a“positive attitude” to homosexuality.
10 Nov 14
Uzbekistan: Schools Grind to a Halt as Staff Pick Cotton
Pupils miss out on lessons as teachers go off to the fields.
5 Nov 14
Child Disappearances Spark Serial Killer Fears in Tajik Capital
Police tight-lipped on cases, allowing panic to spread.
5 Nov 14
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