Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan's Crucial Presidential Ballot

Democratic principles undermined as fragmented electorate prefers regional allegiances to ideology.

Bribery Only Way Out for Uzbek Child Workers

Uzbek Demolitions Spark Protests

Central Asia: Apr/May '11

IWPR quarterly publication said to help raise awareness of abuses across the region.

Central Asia: Apr/May '11

IWPR round table spurs officials to consider development of a national plan to address the problem.

Event Prompts Bid to Tackle Kazak Teen Suicide

IWPR round table spurs officials to consider development of a national plan to address the problem.

Fatal Shootings on Uzbek Border

Gold Dispute Won't Help Uzbekistan's Image

Government faces international court showdown with foreign mining firm.

Kazakstan's Unhappy Oil Workers

Crushing or ignoring self-confident labour movement could prove serious miscalculation.

Central Asia Rights Bulletin Impresses Readers

IWPR quarterly publication said to help raise awareness of abuses across the region.