Central Asia

Reverse Gear for Tajik Bus Drivers

The withdrawal of licenses from private minibus operators in the Tajik capital Dushanbe has deprived some 6,000 drivers of a living.

19 Apr 10

Reporter Khalil Qoimzod asks why Tajikistan’s sporting achievements leave so much to be desired.

19 Apr 10

Secondary schools are failing their pupils because of chronic underfunding, Davlatsho Shoetiborov reports from Dushanbe.

19 Apr 10

Analysts interviewed by IWPR’s Nurlan Abdaliev question the new Kyrgyz government’s plans to regain control of major companies.

18 Apr 10

President leaves country, steps down following failed attempt to rally support in southern heartland.

16 Apr 10

Financial pressures add to commonly-held view that girls need education less than boys.

15 Apr 10

Kyrgyz advisory body on safety of journalists considering findings of IWPR reports on demise of investigative reporting.

15 Apr 10

Education proposals aired at IWPR events to be incorporated into parliamentary report.

15 Apr 10

Kyrgyz advisory body on safety of journalists considering findings of IWPR reports on demise of investigative reporting.

15 Apr 10

Education proposals aired at IWPR events to be incorporated into parliamentary report.

15 Apr 10

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