Language Controversy in Kyrgyzstan
As pressure grows for curbs on the status of the Russian language, some argue that alone will do nothing to promote the use of Kyrgyz.
24 Nov 05
Russia
No Rivals Allowed at Turkmen Leader's Court
Who would choose to be a minister in a government subjected to never-ending purges?
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyzstan: Illegal Migrants Head for UK
Bishkek government struggling to stop thousands making risky trip to Britain for illegal work.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Election Update
In the first of a series of updates on the campaign for the February 27 parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan, IWPR looks at key events of the week (RCA No. 340, 14-Jan-05)
20 Nov 05
Kazak Border Treaty Signed
Agreement seen as sealing a strong relationship between two regional neighbours.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Election Update
In the third update on the campaign for the February 27 parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan, IWPR looks at key events of the week (RCA No. 344, 28-Jan-05)
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyzstan: Migrants Squeezed Out of Election
An electoral commission decree prevents Kyrgyz migrants voting outside the country in upcoming ballot.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Election Update
In the fourth update on the campaign for the February 27 parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan, IWPR looks at key events of the week (RCA No. 346, 04-Feb-05)
20 Nov 05
Turkmen Turn to Catholicism
Rumours that many people wish to convert in order to join pilgrimage to the Vatican - and then leave the country - lead to a block on new baptisms.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Election Update
In the fifth update on the campaign for the February 27 parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan, IWPR looks at key events of the week (RCA No. 348, 11-Feb-05)
20 Nov 05
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