New Hope for Relatives of Karabakh Missing

Azeris and Armenians set aside differences to trace thousands of soldiers who went missing in the war of the early Nineties.

Armenia: State Tightens Media Controls

Harassment of provincial television station coincides with start of election campaign.

Armenia May Struggle to Repopulate Border Areas

Former residents of war-damaged region offered compensation, but reluctant to return because of security concerns.

Arts Stagnating in Turkmenistan

Concern at Spread of Unofficial Marriages in Uzbekistan

Kazakstan: Kids Flee Abusive Care Homes

High incidence of “escapes” from children’s homes indicates serious problems.

Mixed Fortunes of Yazidis in New Iraq

They’ve better opportunities than they did under Saddam, but have become the target of insurgents.

Tajik Teachers Vote With Their Feet

Tajikistan is desperately short of teachers, in many cases because newly-qualified staff do not want to take jobs in the countryside.

Kyrgyz Dogs Need Sharp Teeth as Well as Breeding

Whether aristocrat or mongrel, the main function of dogs in Kyrgyzstan is to guard their owners and their property.<br />