Caucasus

Kazakstan: New Press Minister Promises Change

New minister promises a more liberal approach to the media, but some doubt he will be allowed to succeed.

21 Feb 05

Bumper grain figures look too good to be true, as the president announces even higher targets for next year.

21 Feb 05

Hunger and poverty in southern Kyrgyzstan are exacerbating a growing tuberculosis problem

21 Feb 05

Simmering linguistic divisions are raising the political temperature in Kyrgyzstan

21 Feb 05

Life in the once prosperous Khatlon province is now an exercise in surviving natural and man-made disasters

21 Feb 05

Ashgabat ups the ante in its Caspian Sea oilfield dispute with Azerbaijan

21 Feb 05

Opposition party members claim their businesses have been targeted by the authorities.

21 Feb 05

An increasing number of Tajiks in Russia are dying at the hands of xenophobic thugs, with the authorities seemingly reluctant to take action.

21 Feb 05

Tajiks living near the border with Afghanistan are falling prey to drug dealers who are taking desperate measure to recover debts.

21 Feb 05

An influential Muslim politician voices strong opposition to anti-terror troops in the country.

21 Feb 05

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