Tajikistan: Many Candidates, No Pluralism
But why is the government so keen to crush opposition election chances?
27 Sep 13
Elections
Bitterness as Azeri Election Race Begins
Law stipulates level playing field for all eight contenders, but there’s little doubt who is going to win.
26 Sep 13
Tajik Opposition Candidate Seeks Consensus
Interview with Oinikhol Bobonazarova, a veteran NGO figure picked to stand against the current president.
19 Sep 13
Surprise Candidate for Tajik Opposition
Opposition bloc settles for leading civil society figure rather than politician.
19 Sep 13
Azeri Opposition Forced to Switch Candidate
Parties nominate academic after election commission disqualifies famed screenwriter.
29 Aug 13
Getting Out the Vote in Afghan East
Youth groups in Nangarhar encourage voters to participate in next year’s election.
13 Aug 13
Iraqi Parties Circle Around Election Bill
Most want a system that lets them handpick politicians, but none is prepared to say so out loud.
12 Aug 13
Helmand Gathering Calls for Afghan Election Delay
Some suspect the meeting was orchestrated by Karzai supporters who want to prolong his term.
16 Jul 13
Tajik Islamic Party Seeks Election Partners
Party has large membership but realises it cannot go it alone.
15 Jul 13
Kazakstan's Youth Groups Bid for Bigger Say in Policy
NGOs say government decisions affecting young people must be designed hand in hand with them, not imposed on them.
12 Jul 13
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