IWPR Central Asia
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
Stories by the Author
Tajikistan: No Jobs for Returning Migrants
Many plan to go back to Russia despite declining job prospects there.
29 Jul 09
Kyrgyzstan: Communal Clash Escalates Into Political Row
A confrontation between different ethnic communities has blown up into a dispute among national-level officials and politicians.
8 May 09
Central Asia: Feb '09
IWPR debate on closure of US base reflected conflicting views on implications for the country.
20 Mar 09
Kazak Faith Groups Face Curbs
New law falls below standards of a country that will soon chair the OSCE, rights groups say.
12 Dec 08
Central Asia: Oct ‘08
IWPR’s reporting said to set an example for how sensitive topics like religion should be covered.
25 Nov 08
Islamic Group Quietly Builds Support in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz government seems to be unable to stop the growth of popular support for Hizb-ut-Tahrir in the south.
14 Oct 08
Central Asia: Feb ‘08
Investigation into fatal police shooting praised for its balanced, analytical approach.
19 Mar 08
Kyrgyz Opposition Queries Election Figures
Opposition groups say the failure to release detailed information on the December election suggests the results are questionable.
17 Mar 08
Child Labour Still Blights Kazakstan
Too little being done to eliminate the exploitation of minors, new report says.
14 Mar 08
Kazak Budget Cuts Could Backfire
Government’s belt-tightening exercise could trigger recession, according to some economists.
13 Mar 08
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