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From Samarkand to Seoul: Central Asian migrants in South Korea
“Here I feel safe and protected, people treat me with respect.”
Detainees of the Caucasus
An exchange of Armenian and Azerbaijani detainees could help build trust to make further progress in peace negotiations – but it could also exacerbate tensions.
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Several bodies were swiftly buried before they could be viewed by relatives.
Uzbekistan: RFE/RL kept at arm’s length
Officials have accused the broadcaster of engaging in unethical practices
Abkhazian presidential candidate claims he was poisoned
The current de facto leader of the territory denies the accusations that he was behind the alleged assassination attempt.
Tajikistan: Authorities pin fresh deadly prison riot on Islamic State
Officials say there were more than 30 fatalities.
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Turkmenistan’s alpha male goes to the dogs
Berdymukhamedov claims Turkmenistan has become a net wheat exporter despite clear shortages at home. He’s also writing a book about dogs.
Armenia: After ex-president released, premier opens conflict with judges and Karabakh leaders
The court’s surprise decision to let Kocharyan go precipitated both a domestic and international crisis.
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