Caucasus

Uzbek Independence Blues

Hard up Uzbeks have mixed feelings about their government's grandiose Independence Day celebrations.

21 Feb 05

Will there be any room for culture in President Niazov's "golden era for Turkmen"?

21 Feb 05

Bishkek seizes Kazak-owned hotels in a row reflecting low-level diplomatic tensions.

21 Feb 05

Non-government groups fear government will use "dialogue" process to control them.

21 Feb 05

Education minister comes under concerted attack for plans to make university study more costly.

21 Feb 05

A spate of extremist attacks in the CIS region prompts Astana to crackdown on illegal migration.

21 Feb 05

Uzbek veterans of the Soviet Afghan conflict say the US and its allies are in for a long, hard war.

21 Feb 05

Tajikistan leaves it late to announce its support for US-led strikes against the Taleban

21 Feb 05

Britain and US appear to have differing views on the establishment of a post-Taleban government in Afghanistan.

21 Feb 05

Civic-minded, educated Afghans could play a vital role in the reconstruction of the country and the establishment of a democratic government.

21 Feb 05

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