Tajikistan's Unrecorded Lives
From birth to death, many people evade the census-takers for tax and legal purposes.
20 Nov 05
Caucasus
Landslide Win for New Kyrgyz Leader
Most observers believe the election was largely fair, although the losing candidates from the “new opposition” dispute Kurmanbek Bakiev's overwhelming victory.
20 Nov 05
Turkmen-Azeri Ties Stay at Low Ebb
Long-running dispute on Caspian oil reserves creates tensions which may ultimately harm Ashgabat more than Baku.
20 Nov 05
Kazakstan Seeks OSCE Chair
Experts predict “small revolution” if Kazakstan gets the top position in the European grouping in 2009.
20 Nov 05
Former Premier Faces the Music
Ex-president Akaev’s prime minister returns to the country to defend his role, but others appear less willing to do so.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Cannabis Boom as Tourist Trade Slumps
People living around Lake Issykkul say they have few options but to exploit the illegal narcotic growing on their doorstep.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Prosecutor Gets Tough
One by one, chief prosecutor Beknazarov is picking off those accused to abuses under the old regime.
20 Nov 05
Turkmenistan: Niazov Playing Havoc Again
Music restriction is latest in a series of comical prohibitions.
20 Nov 05
Tajikistan: Poverty Fuels Child Labour
Tens of thousands of Tajik children wash cars, pick cotton and work on building sites in an effort to make ends meet.
20 Nov 05
Hard Times for Uzbek Charities
Crackdown on rights activists as government seeks to stifle even the most innocuous NGOs in the wake of the Andijan killings.
20 Nov 05
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