Karimov Tightens His Grip in Uzbek Election Run-Up

The hard-line president is taking no chances as he prepares to secure another mandate.

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.

Bitola Spirit Crushed

Bitola is seething with ethnic tensions following recent rioting by Macedonian mobs

Empowering Roma Women

IWPR partner supports Roma women in Moldova in community activism and peacebuilding.

“This is the Real Georgia”

Citizens in Georgia are taking to the streets to protest their increasingly autocratic government.

Armenian Speaker Quits

Resignation of parliamentary chairman may be a prelude to a bid for the presidency.

Less Civil Society in Kazakstan

Yet another set of changes to the law may further hamstring non-government groups.

Orange” Protest in Tashkent

Against all odds, a group of people who lost their homes to border changes have won compensation from the Uzbek government.

Armenian War Wounded Wait for Better Times

Invalids of war have to get by on limited resources in Karabakh.

Turkmen Seek to Dictate Gas Price