Islamic Extremists Gain Ground in Tajik South
Heavy-handed tactics failing to slow recruitment by extremist groups.
22 Dec 13
Central Asia
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
EU Needs to Engage More With Uzbek Rights Groups - Activist
Shuhrat Ghaniev says EU could be useful “moderator” between authorities and NGOs.
30 Nov 13
Abandoned Wives Struggle to Survive in Tajikistan
Experts say government action is needed to help families left behind by labour migrants.
28 Nov 13
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