New Deal in Tajik-Uzbek Relations?
A meeting of an Uzbek-Tajik joint economic commission has been hailed as a breakthrough even though officials remained tight-lipped about the outcome, and only two preliminary documents were signed.
28 Apr 09
Iraqi Kurdistan
Iraq: Mar ‘09
IWPR report said to highlight political instability in north and put pressure on leaders to introduce reforms.
28 Apr 09
Iraq: Mar ‘09
Iraqi journalist describes how attending an IWPR workshop was a turning point in her career.
28 Apr 09
Sunni Take Dim View of Shia Mass Weddings
Shia adoption of Iranian-style unions seen by Sunni as attack on Afghan culture.
20 Apr 09
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
Third Force in Kurdish Politics Mooted
Turmoil within PUK ranks may result in launch of new reform-minded coalition headed by leading dissident.
9 Apr 09
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
Ex-Kurdish Leader Takes On Old Allies
Former PUK leader steps up media criticism of Iraqi Kurdistan’s political elite.
30 Mar 09
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