Musharraf Feared Rebellion
Pakistan's leader feared a coup by pro-Taleban army officers, after pledging support for the US-led anti-terrorist campaign.
21 Feb 05
Afghanistan
Taleban Defections
Messengers are said to be criss-crossing the frontlines in north-east Afghanistan to negotiate the defections of Taleban commanders and their men.
21 Feb 05
Tajik Children Facing Starvation
Youngsters in remote areas of Tajikistan are suffering as the regional relief effort focuses on Afghanistan.
21 Feb 05
Tashkent Tries Islamists
Two of Uzbekistan's most notorious Islamic militants are being tried in absentia.
21 Feb 05
US Planes Carpet-bomb Taleban
Sitting in the ruined control tower of Bagram air base, a Northern Alliance commander watches US planes carpet-bomb his enemies.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: US Troops Prepare for Ground War
There are growing signs that the Khanabad air base in southern Uzbekistan is to be used as a launch pad for US military operations in Afghanistan.
21 Feb 05
Afghan Opposition Advance on Kabul
The battle for Kabul has begun. Thirty-seven days after the US bombing of Afghanistan began, the whole political, strategic and diplomatic map of the country has changed.
21 Feb 05
Afghanistan Facing Ethnic Division?
The "Balkanisation" of Afghanistan is now a distinct possibility, as Afghan opposition commanders take charge of their old fiefdoms.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Police Demoralised
Underpaid and poorly resourced, Kyrgyz police are leaving the force in droves.
21 Feb 05
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