Afghan Local Police Accused of Extortion
Some 200 militia members operate in one small district of the restive southeastern province.
15 Jan 18
Accountability
Official Praise for IWPR's Afghan Debates
Project encourages public participation in politics.
17 Dec 15
Deciphering Azerbaijan's Secret Service Purge
Bad news – it doesn’t herald a softer line on dissent or a clampdown on corruption.
26 Nov 15
Afghan Police Accused of Highway Abuses
Drivers say officers harass them and extort money, instead of making the roads safer.
13 Nov 15
Kyrgyzstan Politicians Shamed by Social Media
Twitter and Facebook campaigns force legislators to back down on plans for more comfortable seats.
9 Nov 15
Harsh Words for Afghan Unity Government
Kabul leadership criticised for failing to deliver on election promises.
3 Nov 15
Afghans Praise Electoral Reform Plan
Popular support for a changes intended to make the system more democratic.
28 Oct 15
Pressure to Strip Kyrgyz Politicians of Immunity, Benefits
Embarrassment as plans to buy comfortable seats for parliament have to be shelved.
15 Oct 15
Are Kyrgyzstan's Leaders Serious About War on Corruption?
Recent detention of senior figures looks good but may not herald a more comprehensive drive to root out corrupt officials.
1 Aug 15
Afghans Question Reconstruction Scheme
Debate participants say the National Solidarity Programme's projects are not always well run.
23 Jun 15
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