Fears Mount Over "Disappeared" Uzbek Journalist
As uniformed police shrug their shoulders, human rights defender says Sergei Naumov may have been seized by secret service.
As uniformed police shrug their shoulders, human rights defender says Sergei Naumov may have been seized by secret service.
After demolishing political opposition, authorities turn on other critical voices.
Politician Rahmatillo Zoirov hopes he will chosen to stand against long-serving president.
NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan adds urgency to Russian policymaking, regional expert says.
Deputy premier welcomes criticism, urges legislators to look at good news as well.
Journalist Calixto Ramón Martínez Arias speaks about his own experiences, and the mistreatment of other prisoners.
IWPR’s Kabul editor doubles up as star on local equivalent of The Archers.
Russia has opted for authoritarian local leaders, rather than risk losing control of its southern frontier.
Controversial scheme would restrict foreign travel for young women, instead of trying to curb violence perpetrated by their countrymen.
Seen by some as a Kyrgyz hero, Melis Myrzakmatov has fixed the roads in Osh but has not won over the large Uzbek minority.