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CABAR.asia 25.03.16

Disorders in the south of Kazakhstan became a reason for discussion of problems of rural youth. According to official facts, in the village of Buryl, in 15 kilometers from the city of Taraz, there was “a household crime”.

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Legislation reverses former Soviet model of state control over energy industry. Kazakstan’s new labour law has been welcomed by employers as a positive move towards liberalisation which will help the country weather a harsh economic period.

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Analysts say that power play is motivated by competition over energy resources.

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CABAR.asia 23.03.16

Deputies suggest to forbid carrying out a ceremony “nikah” without the corresponding stamp in the passport in Kyrgyzstan. First, the bill directed to decrease the tendency of early marriages and protection of the women rights.  (more…)

In 2015, government employees have undergone reductions, this time health workers. The authorities release jobs for young people; however, experts consider that under blow there will be the whole branch of health care.  (more…)

“After coming to power of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the international community had high hopes about the new president of Turkmenistan, including the hopes for democratization, improved human rights situation in the country, economic cooperation and openness. A number of decrees and actions taken by Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the beginning of his reign, in fact, were aimed at eliminating errors and experimentation of the past. However, it soon became clear that these hopes were unfounded”, – political scientist, coordinator of Research and Training of the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, Svetlana Dzardanova discusses the results of the reform made by the Turkmen President exclusively for cabar.asia.


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CABAR.asia 13.03.16

8th March — day of women fight for their rights, gender equality and for an equal electoral right. Journalists of IWPR have tried to receive answers to questions of the rights of women in Kyrgyzstan. (more…)

CABAR.asia 11.03.16

Kyrgystan’s membership of a Moscow-led trading bloc has softened the blow for its citizens, but Uzbeks and Tajiks are clearly suffering. (more…)