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The enticing prices fetched by cotton in neighbouring Kyrgyzstan means Andijan is particularly prone to smuggling.

1 Oct 07

Dire shortage of drugs and doctors reflects catastrophic effect of war and corruption on the country’s healthcare system.

28 Sep 07

Campaign of intimidation and violence leaves ambitious project way behind schedule.

19 Sep 07

Hard-pressed doctors at province’s only hospital treat up to 500 patients a day - even more when the bombs strike.

19 Sep 07

As children begin returning to the classroom, the school infrastructure is in dire need of repair.

31 Aug 07

Politicians from both groups warn US pullout would give radicals control.

31 Jul 07

Recent bolstering of security forces in the capital has done little to quell sectarian violence in some suburbs.

26 Jul 07

In a society where men are the traditional breadwinners, women are increasingly forced to take on that role.

6 Jul 07

Relocated residents complain of inferior homes and loss of income.

15 Jun 07

Under-resourced state hospitals struggle to cope with the carnage from suicide attacks and car bombings.

14 Jun 07

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