Central Asia

Women Join Tajikistan's Labour Exodus

Kazakstan: More Pressure on Government Critics

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

Tajik Rights Groups Plan Prison Visits

Central Asian Recruits for Syrian Conflict

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

Tajik Opposition Plans Joint Candidate

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

Kyrgyzstan Unwise to Squeeze Minority Languages

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

Tajikistan: Slow Progress on Child Labour

Action plan for implementing international convention still under discussion.

Tajikistan Mulls Child Labour Reforms

Kazakstan's Pension Bill Postponed

Government backs down on controversial bill after pressure from women’s groups.

Moscow Ponders Central Asian Security, Stability

NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan adds urgency to Russian policymaking, regional expert says.