Tajik Wives Vulnerable to In-Law Violence
Law passed two years ago yet to translate into societal change.
Kyrgyz School Death Highlights Bullying Scourge
Adolescents run extortion rackets and intimidate younger schoolmates.
In Tougher Expat Job Market, Tajikistan Must Upgrade Workforce Skills
Low-skilled workers from Central Asia are often the first to be laid off.
Tajiks Worry About Russian Slump
Fewer jobs and a worsening exchange rate hits households supported by expats in Russia.
Azerbaijan: Campaign Against Meydan TV Continues
“First they destroyed opposition-leaning and independent media inside the country, and then they shifted to the international media."
ICC Prosecutor Seeks Investigation of Russia-Georgia War
Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda says there are reasonable grounds to look into crimes allegedly committed during 2008 conflict.
Questions Surround Kyrgyz Prison Break
Under mysterious circumstances, convicts make easy escape, but most end up dead.
Disabled Armenians Battle Workplace Prejudice
Despite government efforts, day-to-day discrimination persists.
Mladic Witness Disputes Evidence of Bosnian Serb Sniper Attacks
Testimony examines a number of incidents in which the line of fire was unclear.
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