First Tajik Film in Two Decades Makes Waves
The first movie shot on 35 mm film since Tajikistan gained independence in 1991 is to be shown at prestigious film festivals abroad, but may not even go on general release at home.
Tajikistan Looks South
A four-party summit in Dushanbe has raised expectations that Tajikistan can engage more with southern neighbours Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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.
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