IWPR
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
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No Legal Rights for Second Wives
Women who enter into Muslim marriages as second or third wives have no rights to property under Tajikistan’s secular laws, which do not allow polygamy.</p><p>
10 Apr 09
Water Access Key Concern for Tajik Border Villages
Kamari Ahrorzoda reports from the Tajik village of Hojai Alo, where residents say they are denied access to water and pasture lands.</p><p>
10 Apr 09
Syrian Rappers Find Their Voice
Young musicians are expressing themselves with their own take on rap and hip-hop.
10 Apr 09
Typhus Outbreak Near Capital
9 Apr 09
Syrians Working Abroad Face Mass Job Cuts
Predicted lay-offs will damage Syrian economy and send unemployment figures soaring, say observers.
9 Apr 09
Aral Sea Meeting Set for April 28
8 Apr 09
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