Central Asia

A sackful of cotton. Minors are set a quota of 50 kilograms a day. (Photo: IWPR)

A sackful of cotton. Minors are set a quota of 50 kilograms a day. (Photo: IWPR)

Child Labour Persists in Uzbek Cotton Industry

23 Sep 11

Uzbek Authorities Squeeze German Firm

23 Sep 11

Kyrgyz president Roza Otunbaeva (centre) with Prime Minister Almazbek Atambaev (left) and the speaker of parliament Ahmatbek Keldibekov, at celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of independence. Otunbaeva is not standing in the October 30 presidential election, but Atambaev is among twenty candidates. (Photo: Igor Kovalenko)

Kyrgyz president Roza Otunbaeva (centre) with Prime Minister Almazbek Atambaev (left) and the speaker of parliament Ahmatbek Keldibekov, at celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of independence. Otunbaeva is not standing in the October 30 presidential election, but Atambaev is among twenty candidates. (Photo: Igor Kovalenko)

New Political Landscape in Kyrgyzstan

As candidates fight for presidential office, they need to realise power has slipped away from central government.

22 Sep 11

Policemen attend the funeral of one of the officers killed during a massive security sweep to track down members of an armed group. (Photo: Alima Abdirova)

Policemen attend the funeral of one of the officers killed during a massive security sweep to track down members of an armed group. (Photo: Alima Abdirova)

Making Sense of Kazak Shootings

20 Sep 11

Shahodat Saibnazarova, IWPR editor in charge of the radio project in Tajikistan. (Photo: IWPR)

Shahodat Saibnazarova, IWPR editor in charge of the radio project in Tajikistan. (Photo: IWPR)

Tajik Radio Project Nurtures Aspiring Journalists

Bilingual programming brings key issues to wider audience.

20 Sep 11

Kazak Broadcast Bill Seen as Curbing Media

Legislation seeks to tighten controls on broadcast industry, critics say.

18 Sep 11

Policemen attend the funeral of one of the officers killed during a massive security sweep to track down members of an armed group. (Photo: Alima Abdirova)

Policemen attend the funeral of one of the officers killed during a massive security sweep to track down members of an armed group. (Photo: Alima Abdirova)

Making Sense of Kazak Shootings

IWPR reporting on violence in Kazakstan adds facts and nuances to local coverage.

16 Sep 11

Uzbekistan's "Revolutionary" Rights Reform

15 Sep 11

The epic figure of Manas rides forward on Bishkek’s main square, providing what the authorities hope will be a symbol of national unity. (Photo: Dina Tokbaeva)

The epic figure of Manas rides forward on Bishkek’s main square, providing what the authorities hope will be a symbol of national unity. (Photo: Dina Tokbaeva)

Kyrgyz Folk Hero Replaces Freedom Monument

Authorities in continual search for new symbol of national identity.

14 Sep 11

The Price of Failure in Uzbekistan

13 Sep 11

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