Russia

Kyrgyz Government Responds to Growing Economic Gloom

Latest statistics confirm slowdown is worse than expected.

15 Aug 09

Opposition politicians angry at plans to offer full rights to members of marginalised community.

14 Aug 09

A four-party summit in Dushanbe has raised expectations that Tajikistan can engage more with southern neighbours Afghanistan and Pakistan.

14 Aug 09

Parliament is to review a new language law tightening up the use of Tajik in public life.

7 Aug 09

Fears raised over distribution of post-war international support.

7 Aug 09

Issue likely to dominate December elections, but in reality Abkhazia’s options constrained by dependence on Russia.

7 Aug 09

Some local analysts believe Washington may have taken an indirect swipe at president’s re-election campaign.

5 Aug 09

More than half the population are already classed as poor, and things look set to get worse as incomes and job opportunities are squeezed.

4 Aug 09

A summary of progress on the road to a settlement.

27 Jul 09

Moscow meeting leaves sides no closer and many questions unanswered.

27 Jul 09

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