IWPR Central Asia
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
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Uzbek Photographer Convicted as Warning to Others
Court issues guilty verdict after accepting “comical” evidence that photos libelled Uzbekistan.
20 Feb 10
Dealing With Hizb-ut-Tahrir
Repressive policies from Central Asia governments have done nothing to curb the rise of the banned Islamic party.
15 Feb 10
Uzbeks Prey to Modern Slave Trade
As poverty and unemployment drive an increasing number of workers abroad, many become victims of traffickers who sell them into virtual slavery.
15 Feb 10
Tajik Prosecutor Steps Down in Major Shakeup
Reshuffle preceded by unusually public row between rival crime agencies.
13 Feb 10
Kyrgyz Rewrite Leadership Succession Rules
Parliament devises compromise to ease passage of constitutional amendments.
10 Feb 10
Tajiks Hope to Build Pharmaceutical Industry
In a country where most medicines have to be imported, a new effort is under way to create a local drugs manufacturing sector.
8 Feb 10
Disabled Struggle to Find Work
Reporter Ismatullo Qayum looks at the problems facing disabled people surviving on low benefits with few opportunities to earn a living.
8 Feb 10
Iran Polishes Image in Tajikistan
A new college of jewellery in Tajikistan is being funded by Iran, as part of that country’s longstanding efforts to build relationships with the Central Asian states.
8 Feb 10
Uncertainty Over Kyrgyz Halal Label
Many shops in Kyrgyzstan are responding to rising consumer demand by offering halal meat and other products, but it is hard to verify the provenance of this food.
7 Feb 10
Life on the Inside
Gulaiym Ashakeeva reports from Kyrgyzstan’s only prison for women, where many of the inmates are repeat offenders as they cannot adjust to life outside.
7 Feb 10
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