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A coalition of youth groups met in Almaty on July 29-30 to press for a greater say in government policy-making. (Photo: Kazakstan Youth Information Service)

A coalition of youth groups met in Almaty on July 29-30 to press for a greater say in government policy-making. (Photo: Kazakstan Youth Information Service)

Kazakstan's Youth Groups Bid for Bigger Say in Policy

NGOs say government decisions affecting young people must be designed hand in hand with them, not imposed on them.

12 Jul 13

More Selection Than Election in Kazak Devolution

Local government heads to be chosen by councils dominated by ruling party.

8 Jul 13

Women Join Tajikistan's Labour Exodus

3 Jul 13

Kazakstan: More Pressure on Government Critics

After demolishing political opposition, authorities turn on other critical voices.

2 Jul 13

Tajik Rights Groups Plan Prison Visits

1 Jul 13

A handful of young men have left Batken province in southern Kyrgyzstan in the hope of joining the Syrian rebels. This is Isfana, in the same province. (Photo: Nataev/Wikimedia)

A handful of young men have left Batken province in southern Kyrgyzstan in the hope of joining the Syrian rebels. This is Isfana, in the same province. (Photo: Nataev/Wikimedia)

Central Asian Recruits for Syrian Conflict

Only a handful have gone, but intelligence agencies are watching closely.

28 Jun 13

Tajik opposition politician Rahmatillo Zoirov. (Photo: Galim Faskhutdinov)

Tajik opposition politician Rahmatillo Zoirov. (Photo: Galim Faskhutdinov)

Tajik Opposition Plans Joint Candidate

Politician Rahmatillo Zoirov hopes he will chosen to stand against long-serving president.

25 Jun 13

Kyrgyzstan Unwise to Squeeze Minority Languages

Drive to promote Kyrgyz language could leave minorities out in the cold.

21 Jun 13

Women do a lot of the work on Tajik farms. When girls miss out on school to work on the land, their future path is more or less set. (Photo: Rustam Yuldashev)

Women do a lot of the work on Tajik farms. When girls miss out on school to work on the land, their future path is more or less set. (Photo: Rustam Yuldashev)

Tajikistan: Slow Progress on Child Labour

Action plan for implementing international convention still under discussion.

20 Jun 13

Tajikistan Mulls Child Labour Reforms

20 Jun 13

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