Uzbekistan: A Fatal Frontier
Another civilian death as Uzbekistan continues policy of rigid border controls.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan
Tuberculosis Strikes Kyrgyz
Hunger and poverty in southern Kyrgyzstan are exacerbating a growing tuberculosis problem
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Language Dispute
Simmering linguistic divisions are raising the political temperature in Kyrgyzstan
21 Feb 05
Guerrillas Raid Uzbekistan
Relations between Tashkent and Dushanbe appear to holding firm despite recriminations following a raid on Uzbekistan by rebels thought to have crossed from Tajikistan.
21 Feb 05
Fighting Continues in Southern Uzbekistan
Guerrillas in southern Uzbekistan are surrounded and running out of ammunition, official sources claim
21 Feb 05
Interrogation Hospitalises Newspaper Editor
The deputy editor of a leading independent Kyrgyz daily is in hospital following a prolonged interrogation by Kyrgyz national security officers
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz IMU Fears Mount
Two attacks in one week in the Batken region point to a new campaign by Islamic militants
21 Feb 05
Uzbek Women Plead for Religious Prisoners
President Karimov is urged to alleviate the suffering of Uzbekistan's political and religious inmates.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Fears Over Gold Mine Safety
Tragic accident at gold mine prompts calls for independent inquiry.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Islamic Group Driven Underground
Government claims success in its campaign to wipe out Hizb-ut Tahrir.
21 Feb 05
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