Islamic Party Fights its Corner Once-powerful force is suing local bureaucrats who are trying to stop it fielding candidates in the forthcoming general election. 20 Nov 05
(l to r) Alexander-Ahmad with his daughter Hadicha, Fazylo (son of Gennady-Nekmuhammad), Gennady-Nekmuhammad; his daughther Malposha; his wife Havo with their daughter Santimo. (Photo: IWPR) When Ahmad was Alexander Not all the Soviet soldiers came home when the war in Afghanistan ended in 1989. 22 Feb 05
Tajikistan: Downpours Bring More Misery After three years of drought, torrential rain and locusts have destroyed thousands of acres of crops, heaping more problems on the country's desperate citizens. 21 Feb 05