Cold Winds From Janaozen
Repression has worsened as authorities fail to learn the real lessons of December 2011 bloodshed.
14 Dec 12
Protests
Azerbaijan Protesters Face Harsh Penalties
New legislation gives authorities financial leverage to stamp out protests.
12 Nov 12
Kyrgyz Nationalist Leader Routed
Once-powerful politician miscalculates by attempting to take over parliament.
19 Oct 12
Tunis Police Move in on US Embassy Invaders
Footage of police and demonstrators clashing at US embassy.
15 Sep 12
Iraqi Government Acts to Defuse Power-Cut Rage
Electricity shortages happen everywhere in Iraq, but cause angry scenes in the boiling temperatures of the south.
7 Aug 12
Whole Truth Unlikely at Kazakstan Unrest Trial
Rights activist doubts proceedings will shed much light on what really happened.
18 Jul 12
Sudan Opposition Fails to Take Lead on Protests
Protest participants “aware, angry and hungry”, but formal attempts at consolidate leadership fail to add momentum.
12 Jul 12
Kazakstan's Politicised Labour Disputes
Exiled trade union leader says his activism led inevitably to confrontation with government.
6 Jul 12
Sudan: Beginning of End for Bashir?
President under increasing pressure as student protests gather pace, but opposition forces still lack coherence.
22 Jun 12
Kyrgyz Elites Exploit Disenfranchised Youth
Political classes mobilise young people for their own ends.
20 Jun 12
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