Tajikistan: Fallout From Failed Protest Plan
Émigré opposition group unable to persuade people to take to the streets.
Émigré opposition group unable to persuade people to take to the streets.
Government backtracks on the timing of new tax rules after protests by small businesses.
Campaign groups now find that politicians are interested in their causes.
As opposition considers whether to field one candidate or several, many Abkhaz are alarmed at the precedent set by ousting leaders, even unpopular ones.
Demonstrators are driven by complex motives and differing agendas, but this is not a repeat of the Kiev revolution.
As interior minister claims opposition wants to copy Ukraine unrest, a pro-Moscow movement grows.
Economist Alex Ryabchyn argues that locals are afraid of the future but want to remain part of Ukraine.
Ilgar Mammadov and Tofiq Yaqublu convicted of inciting a riot although they weren't in town when it happened.
Government insists new compulsory contributions will stay in force despite public anger.