Caucasus

Uzbekistan: Shuttle Traders Curbed

New threat to the roving traders who helped rescue the Uzbek economy following the collapse of Soviet rule.

21 Feb 05

Newspapers and broadcasters offering support and publicity to two jailed anti-government activists are facing a wave of repression.

21 Feb 05

The government is taking steps to stop its population growing out of control and straining its meagre resources.

21 Feb 05

Sister of jailed "terrorist" says he faces imminent execution on the basis of flawed trial.

21 Feb 05

Russians are trying to leave Turkmenistan in droves, but face huge bureaucratic hurdles.

21 Feb 05

Is President Akaev preparing the ground to step down?

21 Feb 05

Former interior minister presents himself as an opposition leader, but has a chequered past.

21 Feb 05

Desperate young women choose death by self-immolation to rebel against suicide taboo.

21 Feb 05

Gesture to former Russian leader seen as effort to boost strategic relationship.

21 Feb 05

Russians desperate to flee Turkmenistan face bureaucratic nightmare.

21 Feb 05

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