Tajikistan: Slow Progress on Child Labour
Action plan for implementing international convention still under discussion.
20 Jun 13
Action plan for implementing international convention still under discussion.
Government backs down on controversial bill after pressure from women’s groups.
NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan adds urgency to Russian policymaking, regional expert says.
Government's opponents are using local grievances to pursue their own interests, analysts say.
Authorities seem to fear Moscow is considering a replacement for the current president.
Russia and three Central Asian states are pledging stronger defence cooperation, but Uzbekistan is having none of it.
Deputy premier welcomes criticism, urges legislators to look at good news as well.
Recent clash shows how niggling resentments can suddenly explode.