Kazakstan Newspapers: Publish or Be Damned
Worn down by penalties for minor infringements, the independent press is being quietly stifled.
10 Jan 14
Central Asia
Tajik Opposition Figure Gets 26 Years
Convicted of corruption and sexual offences, Zayd Saidov was arrested shortly after setting up an opposition party.
8 Jan 14
Islamic Extremists Gain Ground in Tajik South
Heavy-handed tactics failing to slow recruitment by extremist groups.
22 Dec 13
Santa Off the Airwaves in Tajikistan
20 Dec 13
Kyrgyz Politicians Go for Gold
Calls for mine to be renationalised are cover for many interests.
19 Dec 13
Tajik Legal System Still Failing Women
18 Dec 13
Kyrgyzstan: Sacked Mayor Down But Not Out
Melis Myrzakmatov forging new alliance to secure his political future.
13 Dec 13
Afghan Refugees Rebuild Lives in Tajikistan
Lost paperwork an obstacle to those seeking asylum or permanent residence.
12 Dec 13
Internet Censorship Worsens in Kazakstan
Comment: Draconian laws made for the press now being turned on web users.
11 Dec 13
Hard Labour for Uzbekistan's Religious Dissidents
Rights groups say “corrective labour” is becoming routine for short sentences as well as long ones.
5 Dec 13
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