Government Struggling for Control in Kyrgyzstan
Central authorities weak, vulnerable and barely able to manage provincial politics.
6 Jun 12
Central authorities weak, vulnerable and barely able to manage provincial politics.
Government needs to do more to combat sexual exploitation and forced labour.
Rate of shelling has fallen since United Nations team arrived in the area, but locals fear government forces will hit back with a vengeance when monitors leave.
Recently released human rights activist describes conditions on the inside, and the reasons why the authorities prefer repression to other options.
Social networking site was among several blocked following article predicting president’s removal.