Kyrgyzstan's Women Still Fighting for Representation
Thirty per cent quota may not translate into female candidates taking their fair share of seats in October 4 polls.
High Mortality Rates in Tajik Maternity Hospitals
Rural women balancing housework and manual farm labour seen as especially vulnerable to health problems.
Energy, Arms Trade Clouds Armenia's View of Moscow
Traditionally close relationship marred by Russian arms sales to Azerbaijan and general economic woes.
Debt Mountain Blamed for Suicides in Azerbaijan
Borrowers squeezed tight by exchange rate shift that raised their repayments.
Mladic Witness: Markale Investigations Were Inconclusive
UN engineer says it was impossible to establish location of mortar that fired lethal shell.
Azerbaijan's Euro-Exit
European legislators demanded release of political prisoners, and a probe into allegations of high-level corruption.
Kyrgyz Election: Same Again?
Many of the current legislators are likely to make it into the next parliament, even if they have shifted party allegiance.
Eurasian Union Fails to Deliver for Armenia
Troubled regional environment plus domestic weakness leave trade in the doldrums.
Meydan TV Latest Focus of Azerbaijan Media Clampdown
Investigators say they're questioning witnesses for a separate criminal investigation, but presidential advisor confirms detentions are warning to journalists.
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