The news before it happens!
Kazakhstan is set for a peaceful election - or so the world thinks. Our experience of elections in the 'stans says different. One of our contributors has visited several places ending in 'stan and one ending in 'baijan, and on every occasion, riots have broken out surrounding his visit. Guess where he is now?
Watch this space for more news on rioting former Soviet states. And let's hope, for Kazakhstan's sake, that the pattern isn't followed this time.
Watch this space for more news on rioting former Soviet states. And let's hope, for Kazakhstan's sake, that the pattern isn't followed this time.
we do have a distinct shortage of 'shadow financial backers' though.
I'll go to Iraq if someone will pay for it...
Posted by Ben | Thu Dec 01, 10:47:00 am
We could easily set up a paypal account to save up for Ben's Bulletproof Vest fund. But having just established democracy in Iraq, we'd better not send Chris.
Posted by Matt | Thu Dec 01, 01:43:00 pm