Kazakstan Protest Movement Falters
Group formed after December’s violence in Janaozen fails to capture public imagination.
13 Jun 12
Protests
Janaozen Trial Gets Under Way in Kazakstan
Tense mood at start of court case in which demonstrators, not those who fired shots, are on trial.
28 Mar 12
Syria: Idlib is "New Baba Amr"
Activist says world seems to have forgotten about Syria’s plight.
13 Mar 12
Azerbaijan: For Some, Eurovision Means Demolition
Homeowners say they were summarily evicted and offered poor compensation in land clearance for song contest venue.
9 Mar 12
Janaozen Still a Live Issue in Kazakstan
Europarliament member describes meetings with oil town residents, and how the Kazak authorities are responding in the aftermath of violence.
5 Mar 12
Azerbaijan Town Kicks Out Mayor
Riot police called in as thousands mark displeasure with local leader.
2 Mar 12
Iraq Protests Fail to Make Impression
One year on, rallies run out of steam and few demands have been met.
29 Feb 12
Clampdown on Dissent in Kazakstan
December violence used as stick to beat government critics who complained about it.
29 Feb 12
Western Iraqi Province Sides With Syrian Uprising
Sunni-dominated Anbar province in aid fundraising drive in support of Syrian rebels.
9 Feb 12
"Reformer Assad" Myth Finally Dead
Syrian president has shown by his actions that removing him is the only option.
18 Jan 12
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