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Uncle of Murdered Rights Activist Charged

Syria Media Report, 16-Apr-09

Turkmen Leader to Keep Lid on Democracy

Georgians on Abkhaz Border Feel Abandoned

In the bullet-holed village of Khurcha, victims of August war say central government has forgotten them.

Bridge to Russia Costs Azeris a Fortune

On the so-called Golden Bridge, which crosses the river dividing Azerbaijan and Russia, huge sums change hands daily.

Opposition Condemns Changes to Azeri Constitution

Amendments criticised as device to strengthen already overmighty presidency and limit people’s rights.

Public Outcry Delays Kyrgyz Tax Changes

Government forced to review large sections of new tax legislation.

Prison Breaks the Mould With Rehab Scheme

Programme unusual for a country where prison system is not noted for leniency.

School's Cop Ruse Highlights Risks on Roads

Reporter Nurlan Abdaliev visited a school located on a road so dangerous that the caretaker has been dressing like a traffic policemen to help children get across safely.

Mixed Response to Bus Fare Cut in Osh

The city council in the southern city of Osh has ordered cuts to fares on public transport, but bus drivers are unhappy.

Cautious Welcome for Islamic Banking

Under new rules approved late last month, banks in Kyrgyzstan can run their operations according to Islamic financial principles if they want to.