Human rights
Central Asian Rights Activists Seek OSCE Action
Local groups back international calls for new post dedicated to protecting human rights defenders.
17 Nov 10
Turkmenistan Stage-Manages Muslim Pilgrimage
Government decides who can perform hajj on the basis of rigorous loyalty checks.
10 Nov 10
Unease at Soldiers' Deaths in Armenia
Concerns that bullying in the military is causing fatalities recorded as accident or suicide.
5 Nov 10
Uzbek State Ignores its Citizens
11 Sep 10
Faith Groups Under Pressure in Turkmenistan
Authorities remain unrelentingly suspicious of religious practice.
10 Sep 10
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