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Contrasting Accounts of Andijan
Written by on Friday, 12 January 2007
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An article from Uznews provides contrasting explanations for the events of 12-13 May 2005 in Andijan, specifically the alleged role of the man the Uzbek authorities have apparently fingered as the instigator. The man in …

New Government
Written by on Friday, 12 January 2007
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This is a translation of Adam Kesher’s post, published on Russian-language neweurasia Kazakhstan. All links are in the original post
Most ministers have kept their portfolio in the new government.
Despite the series of scandals with improper …

The ENRC rids itself of allegations – online
Written by on Friday, 12 January 2007
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Update: Wikipedia user WAS 4.250 has restored the profiles of the three businessmen.
Wikipedia is a battlefield for people with different opinions and a playground for those with a debatable sense of humour. Through the website’s …

Kazakhstan: Reshuffling the Government
Written by on Friday, 12 January 2007
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Originally posted on Global Voices
A government reshuffle took place in Kazakhstan this week and – this time being no exception – occasions like this are a great chance to get a rare glimpse behind the …

Crime in Tajikistan
Written by on Thursday, 11 January 2007
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Yesterday, I’ve posted Vitaly Mantrov’s article on the Russian-language Tajik blog about criminalization of Tajik society and the replacement of old generation of criminals by younger generation. Here is the translation of that article.
Vitaly argues …

Live well near Almaty
Written by on Wednesday, 10 January 2007
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German architects Behnisch won a competition to build the Guest and Club Resorts, “not only houses but built structures with an array of community functions like gym, cafés, restaurants, cinema, kindergarden and swimming pool”. On …

President Karimov’s mandate ends… today!
Written by on Tuesday, 9 January 2007
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Today, 9 January 2007, marks the end of Karimov’s term as the president of Uzbekistan – at least according to the Uzbek constitution. The Uzbek parliament, however, decided back in 2002 that presidential elections are …

“Citrus” state
Written by on Tuesday, 9 January 2007
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If anyone still had doubts about the rank of Kyrgyzstan among leading banana republics, the most recent statistics from law enforcement bodies could support the fact that our country was not far from joining the …

Rescued…
Written by on Monday, 8 January 2007
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Just a quick update in the fate of those Russian alpinists. Fortunately the rescue group has managed to get through to the blocked sportsmen, one of whom was injured. According to 24.kg the group was …

Young People Want Laws that Work
Written by on Monday, 8 January 2007
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This is a translation of Vitaly’s post on state youth policy, published on Russian-language Kazakhstan neweurasia.
The law on State Youth Policy was adopted back in 2004, but up untill now it has not been …