Gas Shortages Leave Uzbeks in the Cold

Uzbekistan is increasing its fuel exports at a time when many of its people are freezing in their homes.

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.

Russia Cracks the Whip

The threat of a visa regime has forced Azerbaijan to make strenuous efforts to placate the Kremlin

Kosovo Prostitution Racket Flourishes

UN struggles to break up lucrative Kosovo prostitution racket

Proposed Regional Grouping a Non-Starter

Azerbaijan Slow to Tackle HIV Health Needs

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

Kazak Opposition Sees Political Overtones to Crime Case

Four politicians accused of helping a wanted businessman get asylum abroad – but is that actually a crime?

Uzbek Authorities Move Against Top Photographer

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

Japan Quake Prompts Armenian Nuclear Worries

Authorities insist aging plant is earthquake-proof.