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IWPR holds regular trainings for students and journalists from across Central Asia, with their materials published in Russian and national languages on the analytical platform CABAR.asia and in English for international readers on iwpr.net . Articles by IWPR reporters cover current events andsignificant trends that affect the lives of people in the whole Central Asian region.
What price legitimacy if the ruling elite doesn’t always abide by the law? Although Kyrgyzstan modernised its constitution in 2010, its laws continue to be applied unevenly and are often outweighed by power and privilege.
Exporters say customs controls with Kazakstan remain in place despite launch of free trade rules. (more…)
Exporters say customs controls with Kazakstan remain in place despite launch of free trade rules. (more…)
Recent detention of senior figures looks good but may not herald a more comprehensive drive to root out corrupt officials. (more…)
After two decades of accepting American economic and humanitarian support, the government decides its donors are meddling.
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The security service says robust action prevented major attacks on local targets. (more…)
Organised crime has had a symbiotic relationship with the political world for years.Ahead of Kyrgyzstan’s parliamentary election later this year, a former top security officer has warned of the continuing links between politics and organised crime.
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President agrees tactical retreat on controversial legislation, but insists change is inevitable. (more…)
Case highlights wider concerns about an executive that seems to be trying to mould the constitutional court into a weak, pliable institution. (more…)
Case highlights wider concerns about an executive that seems to be trying to mould the constitutional court into a weak, pliable institution. (more…)