Adil Nurmakov · March, 2011

Latest posts by Adil Nurmakov from March, 2011

Turkmenistan: Crackdown on youth

As revolutionary tremors continue to be felt throughout the Middle East, Turkmenistan is rolling out its usual assortment of repressive tactics, but with new robustness and an extra anti-youth edge,...

22 March 2011

Uzbekistan: Turkish Business Unwanted

Avicenna reports that another Turkish shopping and entertainment mall has fallen in Uzbekistan in result of something similar to special operation by the police. He also provides background for the...

7 March 2011

Kazakhstan: Little Enthusiasm for No Choice Elections

The recent announcement of an early presidential election in Kazakhstan has brought little excitement - the opposition will boycott the vote, other candidates are weak, and the incumbent president is sure to secure another term after more than 20 years in office.

4 March 2011