IWPR

Bishkek Traffic Problems to Ease

In this programme, we ask whether daily life in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek is about to improve now that proper, full-sized buses are beginning to replace the over-stuffed minibuses that clog up the city’s streets.

Schoolteacher Shortage Continues

Rural schools in Kyrgyzstan continue to be short of teaching staff as the profession is so poorly paid.

Few Clues to Journalist Killing

Murdered broadcaster may have dug too deep in local corruption stories.

Syria Sees Iraq-US Pact as Threat

(08-Dec-08)

Uzbekistan: Rising Income Claims Unrealistic

Damascus Hails Lebanese Foe Turned Ally

(05-Dec-08)

Syrians Consider Response to Hariri Tribunal

(06-Nov-08)

Dushanbe's Housing Crunch

Buying somewhere to live in the Tajik capital is almost impossible for the average person.

Does Syria Need Nuclear Power?

(05-Dec-08)

Tajiks Face Winter Power Shortages

In the first of IWPR's radio programmes for Tajikistan, we look at the impact of power cuts on daily life, and the controversial subject of arranged marriages and divorce.