Central Asia

The White House in Bishkek symbolises Kyrgyzstan’s transition from a presidential to a parliamentary system of government. Shown here during disturbances in April, it was the seat of the then president Kurmanbek Bakiev. Now it has been refurbished to house the new parliament. The president is moving to the old parliament building. (Photo: Igor Kovalenko)

The White House in Bishkek symbolises Kyrgyzstan’s transition from a presidential to a parliamentary system of government. Shown here during disturbances in April, it was the seat of the then president Kurmanbek Bakiev. Now it has been refurbished to house the new parliament. The president is moving to the old parliament building. (Photo: Igor Kovalenko)

Kyrgyz Coalition Talks Struggle On

Parties struggle to forge winning combination.

5 Nov 10

OSCE Secretary General to Visit Turkmenistan

5 Nov 10

Uzbeks Plan Reduction in Raw Cotton Sales

5 Nov 10

Kazakstan Needs Laws to Underpin Torture Ban

United Nations rapporteur says legislation must ensure truly independent inspections of detention facilities.

5 Nov 10

Kyrgyz Parliamentarians to Give up Perks

3 Nov 10

Turkmen Independence Day Reflects Political Shift

3 Nov 10

Turkmen Journalism Awards for Regime Loyalty

3 Nov 10

Uzbek Refugees Face Extradition From Kazakstan

Kazak authorities applying own rules on asylum-seekers in the face of accepted international standards.

2 Nov 10

Kyrgyz Debate Accountability for Past Crimes

29 Oct 10

Promoting Women's Rights in Central Asia

Groups of trainees in Tajikistan, Kazakstan and Kyrgyzstan work in small groups to produce investigative pieces on subjects traditionally ignored by the media.

26 Oct 10

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