Kazak Opposition Movement Stirs
The authorities appear to be weighing their response as to how best reign in dissent.
24 May 18
Opposition
Armenian Reform Vote Tarnished by Fraud Allegations
Political opposition says referendum was fixed, and international monitors call for claims of widespread abuses to be investigated.
14 Dec 15
Tajik Government Says Rebel General Dead
Possible motives for rebellion unclear as authorities spin "Islamic party connection".
19 Sep 15
Tajikistan's Embattled Islamic Party
The country’s biggest opposition force is being eliminated.
17 Sep 15
Syria: My Son, My Protector
A mother forges a strong relationship with her son in the face of divisive family politics.
28 Jul 15
Armenian Protestors Refuse to Budge
President offers temporary subsidy on electricity price rise, but that isn’t enough for most demonstrators.
3 Jul 15
Armenia Electrified
Police intervention only increased the number of people on the street.
26 Jun 15
Syria: A Decade of Insults
A daughter is stigmatised by her father’s links to the Muslim Brotherhood.
2 Jun 15
Arrests, Not Amnesty in Azerbaijan
Instead of freeing prisoners as usual on a national holiday, the authorities continue putting their opponents behind bars.
29 May 15
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