Abkhaz Opposition Fear Growing Russian Influence
Issue likely to dominate December elections, but in reality Abkhazia’s options constrained by dependence on Russia.
Waterways a Lethal Attraction for Kids
Around 50 people, mainly children, have drowned in reservoirs and canals in southern Tajikistan in the last six months.
Southern Farmers Switch Away From Cotton
Farmers hard hit by rains and mudslides earlier this year are growing more vegetables and less cotton as a survival strategy.
Tajik Language to Receive Boost
Parliament is to review a new language law tightening up the use of Tajik in public life.
Armenia Fails to Learn Conflict Lessons
Yerevan has not been able to lessen dependence on its combative neighbours.
Tajik Prosecutors Take On Courts
In accusing judge of misconduct, are prosecutors acting in the public interest or in their own?
Aid Use Questioned
Fears raised over distribution of post-war international support.
Kyrgyzstan: Russian Base Plan Alarms Tashkent
Uzbekistan fears Moscow’s motives for offering to station troops close to its borders.
Abkhaz Opposition Fear Growing Russian Influence
Issue likely to dominate December elections, but in reality Abkhazia’s options constrained by dependence on Russia.
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Global Voices: Europe/Eurasia
Highlights from IWPR’s Central Asia network of analysis and investigations.
The construction of the Qosh Tepa canal in Afghanistan is causing water shortages in southern Uzbekistan, while in Kyrgyzstan the government is considering the construction of a nuclear power plant. In Kazakstan, conservation activists are working to save the Central Asian tortoise from extinction.
Elsewhere, CABAR delves into the efforts by Central Asian authorities to detect, reduce and prevent statelessness across the region.
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