Sustained Focus Needed to Improve Turkmen Rights

Russia Praised for Refusal to Extradite Uzbek Refugee

VAT Cut to Control Bread Crisis

Armenia: Fading Fortunes of 'Little Russia'

Armenia's Molokans, who have endured many upheavals in their time, are struggling to cope with the country's post-Soviet transition.

Students Hit by Latest Niazov Decree

Ban on students buying foreign currency likely to stop many completing their education abroad.

Croatian Women Battle Sexism

Women are beginning to demand greater rights after enduring years of blatant sexism and discrimination.

Kyrgyzstan: Fears for Missing Activist

Rumours are rife that the disappearance is linked to the long-time human rights defender’s criticism of President Akaev.

Turkmen Industrialisation Plan Requires Sweeping Reforms

Lost Children of Central Asia

On the murky underside of Central Asia, there are underage prostitutes for sale on the streets with few rights and fewer opportunities.

Scandals Shake Croatian Army

Hardly a day passes in Croatia without a new scandal besmirching the once untouchable armed forces.