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CABAR.asia
07.10.15
Rural women balancing housework and manual farm labour seen as especially vulnerable to health problems. The burden of manual work placed on women in rural Tajikistan leaves them in a poor state of health, which is being blamed for high rates of infant and maternal mortality. (more…)
With much to play for, parties have been going the extra mile to secure votes. On Sunday October 4, voters go to the polls in Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia’s only democracy. (more…)
CABAR.asia
02.10.15
Thirty per cent quota may not translate into female candidates taking their fair share of seats in October 4 polls. On paper, women are well represented as candidates in Kyrgyzstan’s forthcoming parliamentary election. But despite legal guarantees of representation, there is no guarantee that they will do as well as might be expected. (more…)
Possible motives for rebellion unclear as authorities spin “Islamic party connection”. Nearly two weeks after a military rebellion in Tajikistan, the government says the ringleader, General Abduhalim Nazarzoda, is dead. (more…)
CABAR.asia
01.10.15
Many of the current legislators are likely to make it into the next parliament, even if they have shifted party allegiance. (more…)
CABAR.asia
22.09.15
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…)
Consolidation of journalists and non-governmental sector will help promote rule of law in Kyrgyzstan. Mass media and civil society representatives a society created the Mass Media and NGO Network. The network aims to create an enabling environment for building and nurturing a culture of transparency and accountability, respect for general human rights and rule of law, as well as equal access to justice for everyone to needs and wants of citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic. (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…)
CABAR.asia
15.09.15
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…)
Five deaths under unclear circumstance suggest culture of violence continues. (more…)