Central Asia

Politicians Predict Further Protests

Prime Minister Kulov Likely to Get His Job Back

Yet Another Constitution for Kyrgyzstan

The balance of power as set out in the constitution appears to have swung back towards President Bakiev.

Parliament Unhappy With Phone Tap Law

Political Prisoners 'Mutiny'

Better Government Requires Political Reform

Smoking Ban Likely to be Ignored

Tajikistan Seeks Chinese Investment

Access to Defensive Weapons to be Curbed

Local Budgets Forced to Pay for National Assembly

A presidential decision forcing provincial governments to pay for a meeting of the Halk Maslahati – a national congress that has more formal powers than the Turkmen parliament – is yet another drain on their limited resources.