Central Asia

Kazakstan: Duvanov “Beaten In Prison”

Jailed opposition journalist’s supporters fear alleged attack was masterminded by the authorities.

21 Feb 05

Bribe-taking is prevalent in Uzbek universities, and no one involved will do anything about it.

21 Feb 05

New research reveals mass exploitation and enslavement of women farm workers.

21 Feb 05

The fate of opposition activists such as Sergei Duvanov seems to have frightened many journalists into toeing the government line.

21 Feb 05

Moya Stolitsa Novosti loses all its assets as courts impose damages in cases widely seen as politically motivated.

21 Feb 05

Critics of Nazarbaev regime say recent media forum was merely an attempt to improve the country’s international image.

21 Feb 05

Police routinely demand bribes from visitors to the capital, despite efforts by the authorities to clamp down on the abuse.

21 Feb 05

Newspapers say they are under threat as chaotic postal service fails to pass on subscription fees.

21 Feb 05

The president's decision to reject a tough new media law was a cosmetic gesture designed to conceal the dismal state of press freedom.

21 Feb 05

Poverty is driving increasing numbers of children to beg on the streets of the capital.

21 Feb 05

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