Azeri Enclave Puts Lid on Dissenting Voices
Locals in isolated Nakichevan say authorities there have ways of ensuring complaints don’t reach Baku.
10 Apr 09
Iran
Afghan Girls Suffer for Sins of Male Relatives
Traditional means of settling disputes usually involves giving young girl to family of perceived victim of crime.
3 Apr 09
Targeting of Cyber Dissidents Continues
Three-year jail term for internet postings suggests thaw in Syrian-western relations has yet to translate into changes in domestic policy.
26 Mar 09
Kyrgyz Regions Soldier on Without Power
People in outlying areas come up with ingenious if dangerous solutions to energy shortages.
19 Feb 09
Voters Look Beyond Religion
Secularists’ promises of security, services and unity resonate with voters tired of overtly faith-based parties.
17 Feb 09
No Iraqi Consensus on US Security Pact
Many unsure what to make of historic deal signed off last week.
28 Dec 08
Kandahar Schools Empty After Acid Attack on Girls
Arrest of alleged Taleban militants for attack on schoolgirls fails to reassure nervous and angry population.
18 Dec 08
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