IWPR

Waterways a Lethal Attraction for Kids

Around 50 people, mainly children, have drowned in reservoirs and canals in southern Tajikistan in the last six months.

Southern Farmers Switch Away From Cotton

Farmers hard hit by rains and mudslides earlier this year are growing more vegetables and less cotton as a survival strategy.

Tajik Language to Receive Boost

Parliament is to review a new language law tightening up the use of Tajik in public life.

Afghanistan: Jun ‘09

Leading press freedom organisation praises IWPR investigation on difficulties faced by female Afghan journalists.

Uzbekistan's Depreciating Currency

Cyber-Activism Spreads

Internet campaigns clash with official intolerance of pressure groups.

Afghanistan - A Timeline

Key events in the history of Afghanistan since 2000.

Afghan Election 2009: Candidate Profiles

A look at some of the candidates in Afghanistan's presidential election.

Outcry at Detention of Azeri Opposition Bloggers

Press watchdog says case typical of arbitrary judicial decisions taken against government opponents.

Karabakh Footballers Anger Baku

Region goes ahead with its own league despite Azerbaijan’s objections.