Caucasus

Finding a New Role

Having opposed the war, the UN begins to think about a role in the aftermath.

22 Feb 05

Surge in number of visitors to Shia shrines brings revenue and security headaches.

22 Feb 05

While Turkey fails to take up the key role it could play in the region's future, the West fails to understand its historic sensitivities.

22 Feb 05

Iraqis may have been liberated from Saddam Hussein, but they are not yet free of the punishing debt he left behind.

22 Feb 05

All the sacrifices Iraqis made in the hope that things would get better were for nothing, says former navy officer.

22 Feb 05

The Kyrgyz authorities are turning a blind eye to the increasing number of street children in the southern city of Jalalabad.

22 Feb 05

Sacking of powerful military commander raises spectre of military coup.

22 Feb 05

Kazak youngsters are being sucked into a spiral of petty crime and drug abuse

22 Feb 05

Both Kazakstan and Uzbekistan are eager to be seen as a gateway between East and West

22 Feb 05

Kyrgyz army recruitment drive marred by press-gang accusations

22 Feb 05

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