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29 Nov 09
Central Asia
Turkmen NGO Struggle Highlighted
Rights campaigners welcome IWPR report on registration problems faced by Turkmen NGOs.
27 Nov 09
Reporter Shortlisted for Regional Prize
Kyrgyz contributor selected as finalist in Asian journalism award for an article on controversial privatisations in her country.
27 Nov 09
Helicopter Rumour Refuses to Die
Many Afghans believe foreign forces providing support for insurgents in the north.
25 Nov 09
Power Struggle Threatens Central Asian Electricity Grid
Defections from regional distribution network may destroy Soviet-era effort to ensure equitable sharing of electricity.
24 Nov 09
Hard Times in Tajikistan
One of the most visible effects of depression in Tajikistan is the sight of men hanging around in groups, hoping someone will take them on for a day’s work.
20 Nov 09
Lights Dim as Tajikistan Runs Short of Electricity
The authorities in Tajikistan have been forced to impose “electricity quotas” on consumers as a way of saving power in the run-up to winter.
20 Nov 09
Tajiks Act on Swine Flu Fears
The authorities in Tajikistan are screening passengers arriving at airports and railway stations for signs of swine flu, Zarina Ergasheva reports.
20 Nov 09
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