Kyrgyzstan: More Talk of Political Reform
The president hinted at it last month; now others are talking about changing the constitution.
Human Rights Day in Armenia: Not Much to Shout About
Rights activists say the situation has got worse since the country joined a Moscow-led bloc.
Georgia Tightens Up on Early Marriage
Parliament bans marriage for under-18s except with court’s assent, but rights activists say this won’t be enough to effect change.
Mladic Witness: Focus on Bosnian Serb Crimes "Absurd"
Historian says prosecution witnesses chose to ignore crucial information.
Dismay as NGO Law Goes Through in Kazakstan
Attempts to block or amend contentious bill come to nothing.
Armenians to Vote on Constitutional Reform
Proposed changes envisage shift from presidential to parliamentary system.
Deadly Clashes Between Police and Shia Muslims in Azerbaijan
Two policemen and four alleged members of an Islamist group killed in shootout near Baku.
Kazakstan Journalist Intimidated but Unbowed
Police try to engineer Soviet-style forcible confinement in psychiatric hospital.
Low Earners Face Tax Squeeze in Armenia
Government hopes that devolving revenue collection will help curb tax evasion. It may, but only among the poor.
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