Tajiks Suspicious of New Parties
Latest additions to the political scene dismissed as instruments of the Rahmonov government.
6 Feb 06
China
Unsportsmanlike Behaviour in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz wrestler who sought to lead national Olympic committee meets an untimely end.
16 Jan 06
Turkmen Officials' English Shames President
President wages war on foreign languages, then orders ministers to speak fluent English in matter of months.
13 Jan 06
Tajikistan: The High Road to China
A tortuous mountain road opens up potential for new trading connections between China and Tajikistan and the wider region.
23 Dec 05
Scraping a Living
Dismal economic prospects mean low paid, menial and dangerous work is often only way to make ends meet.
16 Dec 05
Disabled Workers Claim Discrimination
Employers in Kyrgyzstan are ignoring laws designed to protect people with disabilities.
11 Dec 05
Kyrgyz Election Update
In the second update on the campaign for the February 27 parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan, IWPR looks at key events of the week (RCA No. 342, 21-Jan-05)
20 Nov 05
Kazak Border Treaty Signed
Agreement seen as sealing a strong relationship between two regional neighbours.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Election Update
In the third update on the campaign for the February 27 parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan, IWPR looks at key events of the week (RCA No. 344, 28-Jan-05)
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Election Protests Spread
Roads blocked across the country as thousands come out to back disqualified candidates.
20 Nov 05
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