Tajik Women's Groups Press for Domestic Violence Law
As more and more suicides among women are attributed to violence in the home, pressure is building for a law to end the climate of impunity.
19 Dec 07
Central Asia
Campaigners Urge Fresh Start in Tajik War on Drugs
As Tajikistan faces rising numbers of addicts and a related increase in HIV infection, experts say the authorities need to stop persecuting addicts and start offering substitute therapies instead.
19 Dec 07
Central Asia: Nov ‘07
Series of round tables across the region contribute to better understanding between journalists and officials.
19 Dec 07
Karimov Tightens His Grip in Uzbek Election Run-Up
The hard-line president is taking no chances as he prepares to secure another mandate.
19 Dec 07
Kyrgyz Pilgrims Say Haj Travel Still Badly Run
Some of those going on the Haj to Mecca complain that farming out travel arrangements to commercial firms has led to high prices and poor service.
18 Dec 07
Opposition Leader May Play Crucial Role
As a potential crisis looms in Kyrgyzstan over disputed election results, many are wondering whether Omurbek Tekebaev will be able to turn it to his advantage.
18 Dec 07
Unclear Kyrgyz-Kazak Border Makes Life Tough for Villagers
Border difficulties affecting Kyrgyz villagers blamed on overzealous frontier guards and on Kyrgyzstan’s failure to ratify a demarcation agreement.
17 Dec 07
Kyrgyz Election: Going Through the Motions
In the run-up to parliamentary polls, the president’s men are pulling out all the stops to make sure they get the result they want.
17 Dec 07
Turkmen Leader Wipes “Ugly” TV Dishes From Skyline
Officially, satellite dishes have to go because they are an eyesore, but the real aim may be to cut off people from information from outside.
14 Dec 07
Counting the Kyrgyz Migrant Vote
As the election looms, it remains unclear how expatriates’ votes will be counted.
14 Dec 07
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