Central Asia

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.

Protests Put Pressure on Kyrgyz Authorities

Government's opponents are using local grievances to pursue their own interests, analysts say.

Tajik Government Takes Out Critics

Authorities seem to fear Moscow is considering a replacement for the current president.

Uzbeks Steer Clear of Regional Afghan Response

Russia and three Central Asian states are pledging stronger defence cooperation, but Uzbekistan is having none of it.

Tajikistan Seeks Role in Afghan Stabilisation