Tajik Opposition Candidate Seeks Consensus
Interview with Oinikhol Bobonazarova, a veteran NGO figure picked to stand against the current president.
Interview with Oinikhol Bobonazarova, a veteran NGO figure picked to stand against the current president.
Opposition bloc settles for leading civil society figure rather than politician.
Chronic under-investment in water management creates frequent supply cuts for residents of major town.
Leading members Russia and China ultimately have separate interests, especially when it comes to trade and energy deals in Central Asia.
Abuse of fellow-pupils seen as part of wider culture of lawlessness and violence.
Mayor of Osh splashes out on reconstruction, but some say he favours his own ethnic community.
Militant groups could use greater freedom of movement within Afghanistan to target countries to the north, experts say.
Government hopes to combat teen pregnancy through programme of sex education in schools.