Kyrgyzstan: Embattled Akaev to Share Powers
The increasingly unpopular president has agreed to relinquish some of his authority to parliament, but his opponents are still calling for his resignation.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan
Tensions Mount on Kyrgyz-Uzbek Border
While Bishkek and Tashkent continue to downplay frictions, the increasing
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Government Stages Public Rallies
The Kyrgyz authorities have staged a series of meetings in support of President Askar Akaev in a bid to counter a wave of anti-government protests.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Islamists Bolstered by Female Recruits
Women are flocking to join outlawed Islamic movement strongly critical of the authorities.
21 Feb 05
Lenin Toppled in Kyrgyzstan
Leftists furious at removal of 10 tonne sculpture of revolutionary from the centre of the capital.
21 Feb 05
Kazaks to Dam Shrinking Aral
Kazakstan is trying to rescue what it can of the sea, as regional water problems remain unresolved.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Locals Want Payout from US Base
Western jet fighters flying missions to Afghanistan get flak from Kyrgyz pensioners.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Short-Changed by Education
Southern Kyrgyzstan is over-provided with universities keen to cash in on fee-paying students, but many offer little in return.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Opposition Cries Foul Play Over Jailed Leader
Officials say Feliks Kulov won’t be allowed out of prison until next year’s presidential election is over.
21 Feb 05
Kazakstan: The Business of Smuggling
As bureaucratic obstacles grow on the Kazak-Uzbek border, local smugglers do their best to circumvent the rules.
21 Feb 05
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