Double Win for Kyrgyz Government in Key Mayoral Polls
Election victories in Bishkek and Osh reflect strength of governing group.
24 Jan 14
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Tight Security Part of Uzbekistan Holiday Package
Visitors feel weight of state surveillance.
15 Oct 13
Why the West is Wrong on Syria
Focus seems to be on Western governments' strategic aims to the exclusion of humanitarian concerns and Syrians' own wishes.
14 Oct 13
Compulsory Newspapers in Kazakstan Region
Practice of forcing people to subscribe to newspapers they don’t want has to stop.
11 Oct 13
Unsung Heroes of Srebrenica
Small band of doctors treated horrendous injuries without anaesthetics in besieged town.
12 Jul 13
Kyrgyzstan Unwise to Squeeze Minority Languages
Drive to promote Kyrgyz language could leave minorities out in the cold.
21 Jun 13
Uzbeks Steer Clear of Regional Afghan Response
Russia and three Central Asian states are pledging stronger defence cooperation, but Uzbekistan is having none of it.
3 Jun 13
Emerging Force in Tajik Politics Arrested
Former minister Zayd Saidov faces a range of charges a month after he launched a political party.
20 May 13
Integration a Hard Road for Young Chechen Men
Immigrants imbued with traditional values of masculinity and power can run into problems fitting into a different kind of society.
26 Apr 13
Kyrgyzstan Edges Towards Customs Union
Membership of former Soviet bloc is as much about political alliances as about economics.
26 Apr 13
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