Moldova’s Historic Vote
Moldova defies intense pressure and chooses a pro-European direction in crucial elections.
3 Oct 25
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Bitola Spirit Crushed
Bitola is seething with ethnic tensions following recent rioting by Macedonian mobs
6 Jun 01
Kyrgyz Minorities to Back Akaev Parties
Ethnic communities are worried their fortunes may change if pro-regime parties fare badly in the approaching assembly ballot.
20 Nov 05
Turkmenistan's Incredible Harvest
Bumper grain figures look too good to be true, as the president announces even higher targets for next year.
21 Feb 05
Karimov Tightens His Grip in Uzbek Election Run-Up
The hard-line president is taking no chances as he prepares to secure another mandate.
19 Dec 07
Central Asian Gas Hike May Hit European Consumers
Russia will pass on sharp price rises in energy-rich Central Asian states to its European consumers.
7 Dec 07
Empowering Roma Women
IWPR partner supports Roma women in Moldova in community activism and peacebuilding.
20 Sep 24
“This is the Real Georgia”
Citizens in Georgia are taking to the streets to protest their increasingly autocratic government.
20 Dec 24
Armenian Speaker Quits
Resignation of parliamentary chairman may be a prelude to a bid for the presidency.
19 May 06
Less Civil Society in Kazakstan
Yet another set of changes to the law may further hamstring non-government groups.
20 Nov 05
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