Social justice
Armenian Gays Face Intolerance, Discrimination
Job-seekers routinely rejected because of sexual orientation.
5 Jul 10
Organised Enthusiasm in Turkmenistan
Behind the cheering, quiet resentment at being forced to turn up and applaud government.
22 Jun 10
Tajik Cellphone Controversy
Why has the president taken against the ubiquitous mobile phone?
4 Jun 10
Homeless Iraqis Prompt Fears of Social Crisis
Half a million displaced Iraqis face grim future in squalid squatter camps.
28 May 10
Tajikistan Bans “Negative” Films on Migrants
Russian film’s hapless heroes supposed to be from imaginary country, but everyone is sure it’s a xenophobic view of Tajiks.
26 May 10
Mixed Success for Tajik Gypsy School
Tajikistan’s only school for the gypsy community is struggling against the odds to offer a better future to children from the minority.
14 May 10
Kazakstan Curbs Urban Population Boom
New rules intended to stem flow of rural poor to urban areas.
10 May 10
Tajiks Need Sporting Chance
Reporter Khalil Qoimzod asks why Tajikistan’s sporting achievements leave so much to be desired.
19 Apr 10
IWPR Fraud Probe Prompts Demonstration
15 Sep 08
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