Personal Debt Crisis Bites in Azerbaijan
Loan repayments have risen by a third, leading to financial misery for borrowers.
Armenia to Tackle Police Torture
Human rights defenders sceptical that laws alone will change practice of coercing suspects to confess.
Kazakstan: "Gay Propaganda" Ban for Internet
Provision sneaked into legislative package protecting minors from offensive online content.
Afghan Traders' Growing Presence in Southeast Tajikistan
Some local retailers resent incomers.
Quota Calls for Women in Georgian Politics
Despite legislative reform, women are still underrepresented in a “macho” world.
"No Stench from Srebrenica Graves" – Witness
Thousands of bodies were removed and reburied elsewhere following massacres in the enclave.
Fears for Detained Azerbaijani Rights Defender
Taleh Khasmammadov reportedly in grave condition after suicide bid.
Kyrgyz Wholesale Traders Await New Customs Rules
Chinese imports will become more expensive.
Kyrgyz Cowboys Fear Eurasian Trade Rules
As Kyrgyz-Tajik border becomes subject to new customs rules, thriving trade in beef cattle could fall off.
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