Caucasus

Tajik Socialists in Trouble

Opposition party is torn apart by a power struggle with old roots, but apparently driven by manipulation from outside.

20 Nov 05

Kyrgyz Election Update

In the fourth update on the campaign for the February 27 parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan, IWPR looks at key events of the week (RCA No. 346, 04-Feb-05)

20 Nov 05

Turkmen Turn to Catholicism

Rumours that many people wish to convert in order to join pilgrimage to the Vatican - and then leave the country - lead to a block on new baptisms.

20 Nov 05

Kyrgyz Election Update

In the fifth update on the campaign for the February 27 parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan, IWPR looks at key events of the week (RCA No. 348, 11-Feb-05)

20 Nov 05
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