IWPR

Moth Attack in Tajik Capital

Doctors in Dushanbe are seeing more and more patients complaining of allergic reactions after touching the moths which have invaded the capital.

Tajikistan Looks South

A four-party summit in Dushanbe has raised expectations that Tajikistan can engage more with southern neighbours Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Turkmen-Kazak Relations on the Up

Language Move Irks Businesses

Shop owners say requirement for Arabic signs called costly, unfair and pointless.

Not-So-Poor Elderly Benefit From Charity

Reporter Sabina Reingold investigates whether all the elderly people who get financial help from Kyrgyz charity groups are equally deserving.

Rape Case Highlights Flawed Police Investigations

Jyldyz Joroeva reports on a complex case in which police are accused of botching an investigation which resulted in a rape conviction.

Antenatal Health Programme Takes Off

Special antenatal classes are starting up across Kyrgyzstan as part of a government programme to teach mothers-to-be how to take better care of themselves.

Syrian Regime Tightens Grip on Dissenters

Critics say crackdown under way as human rights group leader held.

Abkhaz Opposition Fear Growing Russian Influence

Issue likely to dominate December elections, but in reality Abkhazia’s options constrained by dependence on Russia.

Economic Decisions Criticised

11-Aug-2009