Central Asia

Tajik Journalist Fined for Collective Libel

State-sponsored arts bodies win claim that the country’s intelligentsia was defamed.

Kyrgyz Opposition Regroups for Protests

New constellation of opposition leaders hopes to pressure the government, but it is far from certain they will succeed.

TB Scourge in Uzbek Prisons

Authorities fail to treat or even isolate sufferers.

Tajik Women Fight Mosque Exclusion

They say their taxes are now paying clerics yet they still aren’t allowed to attend public prayer.

Tajik NGOs Step Up Anti-Torture Campaign

Recent death in detention highlights routine use of torture against suspects.

Uzbek Journalists Trained for Silence

Despite years of censorship and total state control, the authorities still feel the need to warn reporters not to stray into sensitive areas.

Anger as Kazak Currency Devalued

Anti-government rallies small, but analysts still see them as significant.

Tajik Farming: Women Dig, Men Earn

Tougher Action Urged on Kazakstan "Bride-Theft"

Lawmaker says tougher methods needed to deal with “traditional” abductions.

Tajik Region to Get Riot Cops it Can Live With