Cyber-Censorship in Turkmenistan

Turkmen Industrialisation Plan Requires Sweeping Reforms

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.

Moldova On The Brink

Read about the upcoming Moldovan elections that could decide its democratic future.

Turkmenistan: Election Talk Postponed

The supreme legislative body votes not to discuss presidential elections until 2009, despite hints from the Turkmen leader that he might not stay on forever.

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.

Uzbekistan: Shuttle Traders Curbed

New threat to the roving traders who helped rescue the Uzbek economy following the collapse of Soviet rule.

Moldova: Defeating “Evil Trolls” Online

Young Moldovan influencers are using satire and storytelling to fight fake news online.

Iran Conflict Shakes Syria

In this week’s update, read about how Syria’s fragile recovery is being impacted by the Iran war.

Kosovo Prostitution Racket Flourishes

UN struggles to break up lucrative Kosovo prostitution racket