IWPR Central Asia
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
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Uprooted Uzbek Villagers 'Abandoned'
Uzbek villagers face a bleak future after being driven from their homes by an army offensive against Islamic militants.
22 Feb 05
Tensions Rise on Disputed Kazak Border
Astana foreign ministry protests after Uzbek border guards open fire on a Kazak family
22 Feb 05
Kulov Conviction Appeal
Felix Kulov's lawyers are set to appeal against his conviction whilst supporters threaten to stage fresh protest meetings in Bishkek
22 Feb 05
Khan Tightens Grip on Herat
Warlord Ismail Khan looks to Tehran to help him consolidate his Herat powerbase.
22 Feb 05
Kazak Drugs Spiral
Kazak youngsters are being sucked into a spiral of petty crime and drug abuse
22 Feb 05
Uzbekistan Cold-shoulders Refugees
The Uzbek government claims it cannot afford to grant refugees even the most basic civil rights
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Traders in 'Customs Hell'
Relentless harassment on the Russian border has reportedly driven ruined Kyrgyz businessmen to suicide
22 Feb 05
Russia Slaps Tougher Controls on Kazak Border
The introduction of new border controls on the Kazak-Russian frontier is being interpreted as a warning from the Kremlin
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Parliament Under Threat
President Akaev seems intent on exerting greater control over the Kyrgyz parliament
22 Feb 05
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