Kazak Campaigners Take on Russian Rockets
New group wants end to “toxic” Baikonur launches, but its agenda may be more political than environmental.
30 Oct 13
Central Asia
Tajik Opposition's Election Plans Dashed
No one was predicting a surprise victory for the challenger, but she has dropped out of the race before it even starts.
25 Oct 13
Concern that NGO Law Favours Kazak Regime Loyalists
Long-awaited legislation on state funding fails to address issues of concern.
24 Oct 13
Reviving Russian in Tajikistan
24 Oct 13
Kyrgyz Festival Airs Controversial Film
Protesters try to stop documentary about imprisoned activist being shown.
22 Oct 13
Tight Security Part of Uzbekistan Holiday Package
Visitors feel weight of state surveillance.
15 Oct 13
Kyrgyzstan: More Work Needed on Police Abuse
Limited success in combating violence in detention as culture of impunity persists.
12 Oct 13
Compulsory Newspapers in Kazakstan Region
Practice of forcing people to subscribe to newspapers they don’t want has to stop.
11 Oct 13
Journalist Sergei Naumov Released in Uzbekistan
He was freed from a police detention centre where staff had claimed they had no record of him.
3 Oct 13
Kazakstan: Domestic Abuse Victims Face Alimony Battles
Legislation from 2010 has improved police action on domestic violence, but victims find it hard to claim a fair legal settlement afterwards.
1 Oct 13
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