Tajikistan: More Parties Don't Make Pluralism

Five political parties instead of three now hold seats in parliament, but only one of them really counts.

Bishkek Disabled Encouraged to Take Buses

Aidai Tokonova reports on a campaign to make it easier for disabled people to use public transport, largely by showing other passengers how they can help.

Internet Controls Debated in Kyrgyzstan

Some web users now favour the idea of self-regulation as a better option than government intervention, Nuraim Ryskulova reports.

More Wrangling Over Dushanbe Evictions

Residents of an area in the capital where homes were knocked down by the state say they are receiving little or no compensation, Mehrangiz Tursunzoda reports.

Karadzic Denies Sarajevo Siege

As his trial gets underway, former Bosnian Serb leader alleges city was never blockaded.

Uzbekistan's Hidden Trials

Secrecy of proceedings raises serious questions about due process.

Could Karadzic Trial Boycott Have Been Prevented?

As he prepares to face the Hague court, IWPR examines the twists and turns leading to the suspension of his trial last October.

Turkmen Prosecutors Retain Strong Powers

Tajik Electoral Body Under Fire as Polls Loom

Election officials reject claims of inactivity levelled by OSCE observers.