Afghans Alarmed by New Telecoms Tax
Fears that a valuable revenue source could be siphoned off all too easily.
3 Nov 15
Corruption
Azerbaijan's Euro-Exit
European legislators demanded release of political prisoners, and a probe into allegations of high-level corruption.
25 Sep 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
Stakes High for Armenia's Loan Shark Victims
Borrowers typically have to sign over their homes as security for high-interest loans.
24 Jul 15
Kyrgyz Politics Still Too Close to the Mob?
Organised crime has had a symbiotic relationship with the political world for years.
14 Jul 15
Kazak Ex-Premier Falls From Grace
Prosecuting Serik Ahmetov will help president show he’s serious about corruption, even though the problem is systemic.
22 Apr 15
Will Rejigged Agency Dent Corruption in Armenia?
Reforms mean Anti-Corruption Council will include opposition and NGO representatives for the first time, but will still be led by the prime minister.
16 Apr 15
Election Surprise Opens Window of Change in Sri Lanka
Incumbent Mahinda Rajapaksa expected an easy win, but instead he was ousted by a candidate pledging to govern as “a servant, not an authoritarian”.
16 Jan 15
Corruption Claimed in Afghan Civil Service Appointments
When public servants are picked for their political connections, transparency and probity go out the window.
31 Dec 14
"Selflessness and Heroism" of Detained Azeri Journalist
Khadija Ismayilova was arrested because of her determined pursuit of investigative journalism.
17 Dec 14
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