No Light on Horizon for Turkmen NGOs
Talk of reformist policies has not made it any easier for non-government groups to win legal status.
Antenatal Health Programme Takes Off
Special antenatal classes are starting up across Kyrgyzstan as part of a government programme to teach mothers-to-be how to take better care of themselves.
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.
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