Central Asia

New Evidence of Andijan Torture, Killings

Tajikistan: Islamic Militancy No Phantom Menace

Death of veteran militant leader proves truth of warnings that fighters were infiltrating from Afghanistan.

Turkmenistan Drops Propaganda Exam

Kazak Libel Law Changes Not Enough

Restrictions on libel actions are step in right direction, but defamation needs to be struck off criminal lawbooks, media activists say.

Central Asia: Feb/Mar '11

IWPR event leads to development of internet map of abuses of electoral procedure reported by members of the public.

Kazak Election Monitoring Innovation

IWPR event leads to development of internet map of abuses of electoral procedure reported by members of the public.

Uzbek Opposition Yet to Present Serious Challenge

Few Tears Shed for "Tajik Bin Laden"

Killing of veteran militant seen as al-Qaeda emissary has eased but not removed security threat in Central Asian state, analysts say.

Turkmen Activist Speaks Out on Passport Restrictions

Alleged Torture Death May Make Test-Case in Tajikistan