Questions Over Moscow's Role in Kyrgyz Power Projects
Russian money could mean salvation for Kyrgyz hydropower industry, but some analysts fear country will lose control over its own water resources.
Tajiks Divided on New Regional Force
Tajikistan’s proximity to Afghanistan means the new rapid-reaction force to be set up by members of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation, CSTO, carries real significance.
Davao Extrajudicial Killings Hearing Planned
But local priest say it won’t achieve much as witnesses will be too scared to testify.
Swindlers Prey on Desperate Refugees
Women uprooted by Mindanao fighting hoodwinked into work for abusive employers.
Turkmen, Uzbeks Edge Closer on Common Concerns
Troubled relations between Central Asia’s most authoritarian states will take time to repair.
No Safety Checks on Chinese Foodstuffs
Fresh food smuggled in from China and sold at local markets poses serious potential health risks, says reporter Janar Akaev.
Chinese Food Scare Spills Over Into Kyrgyzstan
Imported flour thought to contain the same harmful chemical identified in Chinese dairy product scandal.
Growing Abuse of Foreign Domestic Workers
Lawyers say efforts by government to monitor unscrupulous recruitment agencies and employers have not proved very effective.
ISAF Risks Losing Hearts and Minds in North
Kunduz residents’ anger over accidental shooting reflects hardening of attitudes towards foreign forces in relatively secure north.
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