Central Asia

Georgia: Prison Abuse Under Spotlight

Claims that prison conditions in Georgia are worse than ever.

Anger at 'Biased' Coverage of Kyrgyz Political Scandal

State television reporting of a political dirty tricks campaign proves nothing has changed since the Akaev era, says the opposition.

Kyrgyz Ask World Bank to Manage Funds

Fears of Over-Hasty Green Legislation

Curbing the Security Services

Only Tame NGOs Invited to Monitor Poll

Opposition to Shun Presidential Ballot

Karabakh: The Last of the Azeris

The few remaining Azerbaijanis of Karabakh tell their stories.

Refugee Law Finally on the Agenda

Kyrgyz Hope for Big Money from Kazakstan