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IWPR Tajikistan: Export and human trafficking for the purpose of operation turn into the long-term phenomenon in Tajikistan.

CABAR.asia 03.02.16

Export and human trafficking for the purpose of operation turn into the long-term phenomenon in Tajikistan. Consequences of a civil war are not obsolete still, the sense of justice of people weakened, the stable relation between poverty, in particular in rural districts, and human trafficking scales observed. Although, law enforcement agencies declare that in the republic is planned reduction of cases of human trafficking, the problem remains urgent. (more…)

IWPR Central Asia: Conference «Religious radicalization in Central Asia: Myths and Realities”

CABAR.asia 29.12.15

On December 7-8, 2015, Representative Offices of the IWPR in Central Asia held a regional conference on “Religious radicalization in Central Asia: Myths and Realities.” (more…)

IWPR Kazakstan: More Action Needed on Workplace Harassment

CABAR.asia 28.12.15

Stigma and legal loopholes mean that many women suffer in silence. Aigul, a financial analyst from Almaty, recently lost her job after refusing her boss’s sexual advances. The head of the company had begun asking her to stay late in the office, using the opportunity to proposition her. (more…)

US-Kyrgyzstan Ties: Mending Fences or Fresh Start?

CABAR.asia 23.12.15

Washington looks for areas for pragmatic cooperation despite Bishkek’s alignment with Moscow. Although the United States’ once-close relationship with Kyrgyzstan has faded as Russia reasserts its dominance in Central Asia, the Americans still seem keen to forge a new working relationship. (more…)

IWPR Central Asia: recommendations of the participants of the regional conference “Religious radicalization in CA: myths and reality”

CABAR.asia 21.12.15

We would like to introduce for your review recommendations to reduce the threat of radicalism in the region developed by the participants of the Conference 7-8 December 2015. (more…)

IWPR Kazakstan: LiveJournal Returns in Kazakstan

CABAR.asia 27.11.15

Four years’ absence will make it hard for LiveJournal to claw back its fans. The authorities in Kazakstan have unblocked the LiveJournal blogging website, four years after shutting down access to it. (more…)

Uzbekistan’s Evolving Response to Afghan, Islamic State Risks

CABAR.asia 23.11.15

Tashkent likely to be more amenable to regional security cooperation, but may still shun formal defence pact.

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IWPR Kyrgyzstan: Roundtable “Radicalization of Islam in Kyrgyzstan: challenges and responses” held in Bishkek

CABAR.asia 20.11.15

The Representative Office of the Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) in Kyrgyzstan, with the participation of representatives of the CIS Antiterrorist Center, Ministry of Internal Affairs, the State Commission on Religious Affairs, NGOs, experts and researchers, discussed the main causes of radicalization and the ways to prevent them. (more…)

IWPR Tajikistan: Clampdown on Sex Industry in Tajikistan

CABAR.asia 17.11.15

Fewer jobs and a worsening exchange rate hits households supported by expats in Russia.A new law setting out tougher penalties for sex workers in Tajikistan is unlikely to curb the industry, as its roots lie in endemic poverty and unemployment. (more…)

IWPR Kyrgyzstan: Ambulances Slow to Arrive in Kyrgyz Capital

CABAR.asia

Short of vehicles and staff, emergency services also find city traffic a problem. Ambulances in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek are supposed to arrive within 20 minutes of a call-out, but that rarely happens. (more…)