Latest posts by Adil Nurmakov from August, 2009
Uzbekistan: Tashkent’s head Imam stabbed outside his home
Noah Tucker reports that Imam of Tashkent was stabbed outside his home on 31 July and remains hospitalized in serious condition. This is the second attack on a Uzbekistan's religious figure in the last 30 days.
Kazakhstan: Economics and blogs
Megakhuimyak talks about the models of social behavior of the Kazakhstani citizens… [ru]: People of the Third World countries specifically like to spend their money to show off, especially, when wedding parties are concerned. A couple has just married, but tens of thousands of dollars are already spent. Then they...
Afghanistan: Government shuts down anti-Karzai websites
Nick Fielding says that the Afghan interior ministry has blocked at least five internet sites, four of which feature the name of President Hamid Karzai and one named after the current interior minister.
Kyrgyzstan: Bakiev’s Success and Disappointment of Observers
Elena reports in detail on the outcomes of the presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan: No more free music
Arawanski reports that the biggest torrent tracking website of free downloads in Kyrgyzstan has been sued by recording and producing companies for breach of copyright.
Mongolia: Ulaanbaatar’s Children’s Park is vanishing
Axel is alarmed by the fact that the Children’s Park in Mongolian capital city Ulaanbaatar has been closed for a major land redevelopment.
Afghanistan: Taliban and the Election
Joshua Foust reports that the Taliban has vowed to disrupt the Afghan election next month, for the first time showing genuine concern by the election.
Afghanistan: Blogging in the Afghan provinces
Nasim Fekrat tells about his continuing efforts to holg trainings for young Afghans on online journalism and blogging.
