News Briefing Central Asia cover © IWPR FocusNews Briefing Central AsiaYears active: 2006-2012 Ombudsman Role Under Scrutiny Counter-Trafficking Experts to Meet Businesses Seek Subsidies in Lieu of Tax Breaks Afghans Come Shopping for More Electricity Law to Challenge Stolen Phone Trade Pointers President Closes “Turkmenbashi Fund” Over-Intrusive Checks on Business to be Cut Security Reform Just for Show Security Services Remain Intact Show more