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Azeri Fishermen Lament Vanished Shrimps

Environmentalists say crustaceans victims of pollution but demand also cited.

Hard Times in Tajikistan

One of the most visible effects of depression in Tajikistan is the sight of men hanging around in groups, hoping someone will take them on for a day’s work.

Lights Dim as Tajikistan Runs Short of Electricity

The authorities in Tajikistan have been forced to impose “electricity quotas” on consumers as a way of saving power in the run-up to winter.

Tajiks Act on Swine Flu Fears

The authorities in Tajikistan are screening passengers arriving at airports and railway stations for signs of swine flu, Zarina Ergasheva reports.

Azeri Fishermen Lament Vanished Shrimps

Environmentalists say crustaceans victims of pollution but demand also cited.

Gays and Lesbians Battle Discrimination

Law and society treat homosexuals as criminals, outcasts or mentally ill.

Afghanistan: Sept '09

Press freedom campaigners hail IWPR’s “lead role” in reporting the case of Sayed Parwez Kambakhsh.

Uzbek Rights Defenders to Fight on Despite Sanctions End

New Approach to Youth Crime

A centre for juvenile delinquents in southern Kyrgyzstan is using non-punitive methods to prevent adolescents from reoffending.

Health Matters in Rural Kyrgyzstan

Ayday Tokonova reports on a countrywide network in Kyrgyzstan that provides practical advice on health issues in the kind of language people understand.