Tajikistan: Centrists on The March
New opposition party seeks to break the mould of Tajik politics
New opposition party seeks to break the mould of Tajik politics
Government justifies border closure by accusing neighbouring states of economic aggression.
Tashkent authorities keeping quiet about controversial plans to slash assistance to teachers.
The opposition is certain parliament will be dissolved after a referendum on a new constitution next month.
Restrictive legislation and a lack of special workplace provisions have combined to keep job-seeking invalids at home.
Opposition papers say government is interfering to stop them printing because of their critical political reporting.
Build-up of Turkmen armed forces seen as response to growing international criticism.
The alleged discovery of listening devices in opposition members’ offices provokes political storm.
Furious Mecca pilgrims find popular TV pundit’s remarks insulting.
Kazak authorities come to defence of ethnic group attacked in media report.