Posts by IWPR
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Azerbaijan closes Gülen schools
Once seen as an instrument of Turkish soft power, the educational programme has fallen foul of a battle between Prime Minister Erdoğan and influential preacher Fethullah Gülen.
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“Russian lesson” provokes fury in Armenia
Outspoken Moscow media official suggests Armenia should adopt Russian as an official language.
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Uzbek-language education declines in Tajikistan
Ethnic Uzbeks living in western Tajikistan say opportunities to be taught in their own language have been dramatically curtailed.
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Islamic dress as bar to female education in Tajikistan
Government seems to equate headscarves with security threats posed by militant groups.
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Tajik Gypsy children miss out on education
Economic and cultural factors result in poor school attendance.
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