Archive for January, 2009

  • Ukraine: Running in Place

    Ukraine: Running in Place

    KYIV, Ukraine | Fourteen-year-old Sergey Gusev recently skipped class to play online games in an Internet cafe. His parents, who thought he was in school, believe that their son is […]

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  • Kyrgyzstan: Islamic Schools in the Spotlight

    Kyrgyzstan: Islamic Schools in the Spotlight

    OSH, Kyrgyzstan | Islamic schools are coming under increased official scrutiny since the harsh response to a religious disturbance in southern Kyrgyzstan last autumn. The authorities say madrasas flout the […]

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