Uzbek Authorities Move Against Top Photographer

Rights groups ridicule suggestions that Umida Ahmedova’s images slander Uzbek nation as a whole.

Kyrgyz Election Update

In the third update on the campaign for the February 27 parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan, IWPR looks at key events of the week (RCA No. 344, 28-Jan-05)

Macedonia: Sex Slave Racket Clampdown

Police raid nets top players in human traffic trade.

Kyrgyz Diabetics Face Uncertain Future

Sufferers fear they will be denied live-saving insulin as suppliers lose patience with government’s failure to pay its bills.

Kosovo Prostitution Racket Flourishes

UN struggles to break up lucrative Kosovo prostitution racket

Bosnian Brothels Flourish

The authorities in Bosnia are struggling to stem the flow of eastern European prostitutes into the country.

Romania Moves To Stem Illegal Immigration

Romania has in recent years become a transit centre for clandestine immigration to the European Union

Cyber-Censorship in Turkmenistan

Azerbaijan Slow to Tackle HIV Health Needs

Fewer recorded cases than Russia, but country needs more specialised clinics offering treatment.

Georgia Presses NATO for Positive Signal

Political leaders say membership plan should be agreed this year if NATO is serious about inviting Georgia to join.