IWPR
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
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Mobile Phones on Wrong Side of Law
A month after legislation outlawing mobile phones in schools and universities came into force in Tajikistan, the ban is looking increasingly like using a hammer to crack a nut.
9 May 09
Don't Talk Politics
Reporter vainly tries to get an idea of how people view politicians they voted for.
8 May 09
Kyrgyz Opposition Candidate Seen as Stalking-Horse
Two men selected as running-mates for presidential polls are seen as credible figures, but not necessarily winners.
7 May 09
Children Drop out of School to Work
Economic pressures are forcing school-age children to drop out of school to take jobs at places like the Dordoi wholesale market outside Bishkek.
6 May 09
Kindergarten Places in Short Supply
Pre-school facilities in Kyrgyzstan are overcrowded, with long waiting lists, Jyldyz Joroeva reports.
6 May 09
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