IWPR

Armenia Surprised by Anti-Russian Agitation

Emails and text messages seek to spark campaign over military bases.

Abkhazia Sees Tourism Boom

Russians flock to breakaway territory despite accommodation shortage and poor service.

Unexpected Result for Disabled Protesters in Kazakstan

Campaign for better wheelchairs makes no headway with local government but prompts gift from foreign donor.

Prisoners in Two Minds About Freedom

Thousands of prisoners are being freed under an amnesty in Tajikistan, but as Jamoliddin Saifiddinov reports, many have little to look forward to on the outside.

The Injustice of Travel Bans

Hundreds of activists not allowed to leave the country, despite constitutional right to freedom of movement

Georgia: Russian Border Opening Plan Under Scrutiny

Mixed motives seen in proposed move to end three-year frontier closure.

Where is Turkmenistan's Gas Money Going?

New Bid to Revive Ailing Power Sector

Syrian government turns to private sector to ease electricity shortage.

Germany Returns Kurds to Uncertain Fate

Deportation to Syria of some failed asylum seekers leads to arrest, rights groups say.

Tajikistan: Elderly Struggle to Survive

Small pensions and low earnings mean many older people are left cold and hungry.