While the government claims the ruling party’s domination of parliament will make the legislative process more effective, opposition leaders fear the institution’s independence has been fatally undermined.
Morality drive focuses on low-cut clothing and other signs of behaviour seen as un-traditional and therefore inappropriate.
As a potential crisis looms in Kyrgyzstan over disputed election results, many are wondering whether Omurbek Tekebaev will be able to turn it to his advantage.
As the election looms, it remains unclear how expatriates’ votes will be counted.
Dozens of Armenians jailed or fined for unwittingly breaching Georgian border regulations.
A new requirement set by election officials could make it almost impossible for parties to win seats in parliament.
As parties and NGOs accuse the electoral commission of stacking the decks in favour of the president’s party, there are warnings of protests ahead.
Failure of parties to offer voters distinctive policies may result in a low turnout in the weekend parliamentary election.
A shooting incident underlines how two neighbouring nations are divided by diplomatic animosity as well as fences.
A mobile population, drug use and low levels of public awareness feed HIV infection rates.
