Outrage at Jail Term for Karakalpak Eco-Official

Sustained Focus Needed to Improve Turkmen Rights

Russia Praised for Refusal to Extradite Uzbek Refugee

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.

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.

Croatian Women Battle Sexism

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

Students Hit by Latest Niazov Decree

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

Scandals Shake Croatian Army

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

Romanian Smuggling Scandal Sparks Political Turmoil

A political row has broken out in Romania over claims that senior Romanian politicians helped to organise the smuggling of oil to Yugoslav nearly a decade ago.

Turkmen Industrialisation Plan Requires Sweeping Reforms