IWPR Central Asia
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Turkmen Human Rights for Energy Not a Fair Trade
West’s haste to engage with Turkmenistan and buy its gas risks sweeping human rights under the carpet, activists say.
11 Jan 10
Tajikistan Struggles With Landmine Legacy
Conflict in Tajikistan may have ended a dozen years ago, but residents continue to be killed and injured when they step on landmines, Khurshed Durakhsh reports.
9 Jan 10
Government Concern About Islamic Courses Abroad
Tajikistan’s culture ministry plans to regulate the flow of students going abroad to study at Islamic colleges.
9 Jan 10
Household Debt Mounts in Crisis-Ridden Kyrgyzstan
In a special extended programme, Ulukbu Amirova reports on the debt crisis affecting many families in Kyrgyzstan.
27 Dec 09
Central Asia: Oct/Nov ‘09
IWPR event instrumental in mobilising community efforts to deal with growing problem of suicide in Tajikistan.
21 Dec 09
Tajiks Say Melting Glaciers Key to Climate Debate
Tajikistan’s delegation to the Copenhagen climate change conference has proposed setting up an international body to save the world’s glaciers.
18 Dec 09
Islamic Party Fights to Regain Parliamentary Seat
The Islamic Rebirth Party, IRP, is continuing its campaign to reclaim one of its two seats in parliament, which it lost when the incumbent stepped down.
18 Dec 09
Are Political Parties Relevant in Tajikistan?
As eight parties gear up for Tajikistan’s parliamentary election in February, reporter Muzaffar Rustamov asks political experts how much of a role they play.
18 Dec 09
Turkmen NGOs Face Tighter Financial Regulation
New rules designed to prevent money-laundering could be used to monitor and obstruct civil society groups.
17 Dec 09
Kyrgyz Parliamentary Changes Undermine Opposition
Battered Social Democrats lose influence in committee shakeup.
2 Dec 09
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