IWPR
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
First-hand account of torture, humiliation and forced confessions in a penal system ruled by thuggish police and gangsters.
Central Asian leaders continued to abuse basic political and human rights throughout last year.
On the murky underside of Central Asia, there are underage prostitutes for sale on the streets with few rights and fewer opportunities.
IWPR marks the 200th edition of its Reporting Central Asia with mixed feelings.
Kazak internet service providers restrict access to opposition web sites.
By Arslan Berdyev in Ashgabat (RCA No. 143, 3-Sep-02)
By Vladimir Davlatov in Dushanbe (RCA No. 143, 3-Sep-02)