Grumbling About Euro-Games Disruptions in Azerbaijan
Traffic and other restrictions seen as excessive.
5 Jun 15
Social justice
Human Trafficking in Kyrgyzstan
Prostitution abroad and "labour enslavement" at home are the commonest forms.
21 May 15
Kyrgyzstan Trims Pension Spending
Fewer people are paying in so the pension age is going up.
21 May 15
Hate Speech vs. Free Speech in Armenia
Current laws ban racist and similar remarks, but not verbal attacks on LGBTI people.
15 May 15
Armenians in Georgia Want Secure Residence Rights
Many hold foreign passports, and recent changes in the law make them feel like strangers in their own land.
3 Apr 15
Georgia: Struggle to Help Ex-Convicts Build New Lives
Limited post-release support makes it hard for offenders to get back on the straight and narrow.
17 Feb 15
Azerbaijan's War-Disabled Struggle to Access Home Care
One politician wants the benefits system to be streamlined and better funded.
23 Dec 14
Armenian Tax Break Meets With Local Opposition
People living close to the border with Azerbaijan question government initiative intended to boost business in their areas.
24 Nov 14
Law Not Enough to Unravel Kenyan Land Disputes
Government urged not to politicise or oversimplify deep-rooted problems.
30 Sep 14
Unease at Focus on Language, Identity in Kazakstan
Russians say nationalist sensitivities have been heightened by Moscow’s actions in Ukraine.
17 Sep 14
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