Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan: An Audience with Beknazarov

Kyrgyz deputy, released from prison following fierce protests, speaks to IWPR about the lessons the country must learn from the unrest.

22 Feb 05

A life of squalor, exploitation and violence awaits many seasonal workers in Russia.

22 Feb 05

Aggrieved by growing US criticism of his regime, Nazarbaev is transferring his affections to Moscow.

22 Feb 05

An ambiguous new law may allow President Niazov to lock up anyone found guilty of disagreeing with his policies.

22 Feb 05

Government pledges to stop private companies ripping off the state and abusing their workforce.

22 Feb 05

Survivors of campaign against Muslim rebels say they've been neglected by the authorities.

22 Feb 05

Ban on students buying foreign currency likely to stop many completing their education abroad.

22 Feb 05

Tradition and poverty forcing many young girls into early marriage.

22 Feb 05

Unscrupulous hunters and traders are making a killing selling endangered species on to the wealthy owners of private zoos.

22 Feb 05

Promotion of foreign minister Rashid Meredov to deputy premier seen as part of government effort to reposition itself internationally.

22 Feb 05

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