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Headscarf Ban Remains Live Issue in Central Asia
Linking hijab controversy to fears of Islamic extremism may be counter-productive.
25 Nov 08
Kyrgyz Law Targets Religious Minorities
Legislation will make life tougher for Christian and Muslim groups operating outside the mainstream.
6 Nov 08
Kyrgyz Leader “Guilty” of Aksy Killings
Past and present heads of state blamed for 2002 bloodshed which refuses to go away as a political issue.
27 Mar 08
Exiled Islamist Still Attracts Following in Kyrgyzstan
In a region racked by poverty and discontent, modern technology offers extremists a way of making themselves heard.
18 Jan 08
Spice Row in Kyrgyzstan
Thousands earn an income picking wild capers, but this new industry has spawned debate about sustainability, fair pay and government regulation.
5 Nov 07
Jury Out on Kyrgyz Islamists
Little consensus on whether group claiming to want to improve Islamic education poses a danger.
5 Nov 07
Kyrgyz Schools in Language Row
Education ministry backtracks as Uzbek minority representatives voice angered at moves to cut schooling in their language.
7 Sep 07
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