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Migrant Orphans Falling Behind at School
Children whose parents leave them behind with relatives to go abroad and join the army of migrant workers from Kyrgyzstan are performing poorly at school, teachers say.
31 Mar 09
Returning Migrants Swell Unemployment Figures in South
The city government in Osh, in southern Kyrgyzstan, reports that the number of employed has jumped to over 17,500 from 10,000 last year.
31 Mar 09
Spotlight on Turkmen Bank Accounts Abroad
Pressure group believes state finances remain far from transparent, and gas export money may be held in foreign accounts.
29 Mar 09
Turkmen-Russian Pipeline Still Likely
29 Mar 09
No Privatisation for Strategic Energy, Metals Plants
The Tajik government has decided that the giant TADAZ aluminium plant and two major hydroelectric power stations will be excluded from future privatisation programmes.
27 Mar 09
New Law Encourages Blood Donation
Tajikistan has introduced legislation banning the export of blood and offering incentives to donors.
27 Mar 09
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