IWPR
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
Submitted to the 98th session of the United Nations Committee on Civil and Political Rights.
On the laws and practices of the Republic of Uzbekistan regarding the rights of citizens to free movement and choice of residence.
As expected, the People’s Democratic Party of Tajikistan won a clear majority in the February 28 parliamentary election, but its opponents are convinced the count was rigged.
The law provides equal rights, but few women are aware they can claim property after marriage breakdown.
But government body lacks funds to fulfil promises to rebuild the region.
Activists cite obstacles to holding culprits to account.