Kyrgyzstan: Southern Oblasts' Autonomy Threat
New twist in battle between southern activists and the Bishkek authorities is causing concern among pro-government politicians and opposition deputies alike.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Power Down
A narrowly averted industrial action at the capital's power plant has revealed the weaknesses of the Kyrgyz energy sector.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Torture Ban
International pressure appears to have prompted ban on use of force to extract confessions.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Secret Uzbek Raid Ends in Farce
Uzbek police attempt to carry off a suspect from Kyrgyz territory foiled by citizen action.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Free Press Comes at a Price
Independent newspapers say the much-heralded printing house is charging them far too much.
21 Feb 05
Kazakstan: Smugglers Target Open Border
Traders circumvent high Kazak tariffs by smuggling goods in bulk along a particularly porous stretch of border.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Mountain Rescue Boost for Tourism
Officials hope that a dedicated response team will turn the republic’s majestic peaks into a magnet for climbers from across the world.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Democracy's Reluctant Volunteers
Teachers complain of being roped in to work as election managers, and in some cases to help political candidates’ campaigns.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Calls for End to Mine Policy Rejected
Tashkent is to continue mining its borders even though the threat from Islamic militants appears to have diminished significantly.
21 Feb 05
Azerbaijan Under Pressure on Trafficking
Hundreds of Azerbaijani women are being trafficked each year and the scale of the problem is only now becoming evident.
21 Apr 04
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