Central Asia

Power Struggles in North Kyrgyzstan

14 Apr 11

Protests in Bishkek swept away the president and brought hope of real change. April 7, 2010. (Photo: Altynay Myrzabekova)

Protests in Bishkek swept away the president and brought hope of real change. April 7, 2010. (Photo: Altynay Myrzabekova)

Kyrgyzstan's Faded Revolution

Reforms mean political system should be working better, but those in charge have not stepped up to challenges.

14 Apr 11

Curbing Domestic Violence in Central Asia

Video report from IWPR meeting on major challenge facing societies in five states.

14 Apr 11

These youngsters in an Almaty school playground may just be engaged in a bit of rough-and-tumble, but bullying among adolescents is seen as a major cause of teenage suicide in Kazakstan. (Photo: Serik Kovlanbaev)

These youngsters in an Almaty school playground may just be engaged in a bit of rough-and-tumble, but bullying among adolescents is seen as a major cause of teenage suicide in Kazakstan. (Photo: Serik Kovlanbaev)

Kazakstan: Concerns Over Adolescent Suicides

Calls for more help for troubled teenagers come after suicide issue hits national headlines.

13 Apr 11

Uzbeks Underwhelmed by Constitutional Reform

13 Apr 11

Turkmenistan: Fishing in Troubled Waters

13 Apr 11

Kyrgyz delegation at the IWPR regional meeting in Dushanbe. From left to right: chief prosecutor with the Kyrgyz Prosecutor General’s office Aigul Mombekova; member of parliament Altynai Omurbekova; and head of the Sezim crisis centre, Bubusara Ryskulova. (Photo: IWPR)

Kyrgyz delegation at the IWPR regional meeting in Dushanbe. From left to right: chief prosecutor with the Kyrgyz Prosecutor General’s office Aigul Mombekova; member of parliament Altynai Omurbekova; and head of the Sezim crisis centre, Bubusara Ryskulova. (Photo: IWPR)

Central Asia: Feb/Mar '11

Participants in IWPR gathering on domestic violence say they drew important lessons on combating the scourge.

13 Apr 11

Screening of IWPR video on domestic violence. (Photo: IWPR)

Screening of IWPR video on domestic violence. (Photo: IWPR)

Central Asians Tackle Abuse of Women

Participants in IWPR gathering on domestic violence say they drew important lessons on combating the scourge.

13 Apr 11

Bishkek Market Traders Stage Angry Protest

11 Apr 11

Website Pricing "Unjustifiable" in Kyrgyzstan

11 Apr 11

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