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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.
The country’s biggest opposition force is being eliminated. The arrest of 13 top members of Tajikistan’s major opposition party is the latest sign of the government’s determination to drive it out of existence. (more…)
Main political groupings go through mergers and defections, but the essence of politics remains the same. As Kyrgyzstan’s political parties jostle for position in the October 4 parliamentary election, surprising new alliances have grown up, in some cases between formerly bitter rivals. (more…)
Rebellion led by deputy defence minister came as a surprise.Twenty-seven people have died in recent days as government forces in Tajikistan tackle a rebellion led by a top defence official. (more…)
Rebellion led by deputy defence minister came as a surprise.Twenty-seven people have died in recent days as government forces in Tajikistan tackle a rebellion led by a top defence official. (more…)
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…)
New law seen as restricting media diversity and journalists’ ability to find things out. (more…)
After two decades of accepting American economic and humanitarian support, the government decides its donors are meddling.
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