Homophobia Endemic in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan
Prejudicе, abuse and fear of attacks keeps LGBT community in shadows.
2 Feb 12
Human rights
Afghanistan: IWPR Film Tackles Past Atrocities
Documentary helps some come to terms with the past, and younger audience to find out more about it.
31 Jan 12
Saudi Beheading Stirs Iraqi Anger
Execution highlights delays in negotiating Iraqi-Saudi prisoner exchange.
21 Dec 11
Uzbek Dissident Out After Five Years in Mental Hospital
Central Asian state still using Soviet-era “punitive psychiatry” to silence regime critics.
29 Nov 11
Uzbeks Rebuked Over Religious Rights
26 Oct 11
Uzbek Opposition Member Released
21 Oct 11
Azerbaijani Islamists Angered at Leader's Conviction
Campaign to overturn headscarf ban in schools to continue.
14 Oct 11
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