Kazak Labour Bill Sidelines Independent Unions
Opponents say measures being proposed would favour main trade union federation.
7 Mar 13
Central Asia
Kazakstan: Free Speech in Danger
London event highlights use of criminal law to punish dissent.
28 Feb 13
Enclave Issues Challenge Uzbek, Kyrgyz Leaders
Fraught political relationship makes fixing local problems that much more difficult.
15 Feb 13
Kyrgyz Politician Gets Her Bride-Theft Law
It took a while, but Aynuru Altybaeva finally convinced her parliamentary colleagues that old "tradition" was criminal behaviour.
14 Feb 13
Kazak Media Freedom in Reverse Gear
Continuing persecution backed by raft of retrograde laws.
8 Feb 13
Tajik-Uzbek Relations at Low Ebb
As Uzbek leader calls for respect and mutual understanding, many Tajiks believe it is time he showed some.
31 Jan 13
Kazakstan: Tough Times for Wives of Janaozen Convicts
Struggling to support families, they believe their husbands were made scapegoats for 2011 bloodshed.
30 Jan 13
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