Accident Highlights Commanders' Power
A major gas leak prompts Balkh province residents to take action - but can they prevail over local militia leaders?
2 Mar 05
Tajikistan
Mixed Feelings Over Saddam Seizure in Karbala
Shia city celebrates Saddam’s capture – but harbours deep mistrust of the occupying forces.
22 Feb 05
Turkomans Under Threat
Minorities in Iraq continue to face pressure from dominant Arabs and Kurds.
22 Feb 05
Uzbek President Frees Jailed Activist
Whilst welcoming the release of Makhbuba Kasymova, human rights campaigners believe up to 6,000 political prisoners are still languishing in Uzbek jails.
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Disappointed Over Government Changes
Few believe the new Kyrgyz government will reverse the country's economic decline
22 Feb 05
The New 'Iron Curtain'
On the Uzbek-Kyrgyz border, travellers run the gauntlet of unmarked minefields and constant police harassment
22 Feb 05
Central Asia Faces Political Instability
Central Asian republics face serious political instability unless they become more democratic
22 Feb 05
New Law Could Muzzle Uzbek Media
Uzbekistan's new anti-terrorism law gives the government absolute control over conflict reporting
22 Feb 05
Tajik Radicals Arrested
The arrest of Khizb-ut-Takhrir activists in Tajikistan reflects the state's concern over the group's rapid spread across the region
22 Feb 05
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