Tajikistan

Gas Guarantees Tashkent Political Leverage

Uzbekistan's neighbours are seeking alternative energy sources in an effort to escape dependence on Tashkent

22 Feb 05

Journalists from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakstan discuss their mutual problems

22 Feb 05

Almaty struggles to stem the flow of economic migrants into the country.

22 Feb 05

Uzbekistan's delicate balancing act over relations with the warring sides in Afghanistan leaves refugees out in the cold

22 Feb 05

Tashkent is to continue mining its borders even though the threat from Islamic militants appears to have diminished significantly.

22 Feb 05

A war of words between Russia and Tajikistan could prompt the latter to strengthen its ties with Washington.

22 Feb 05

Thousands of joyous Afghans cram into central Mazar to celebrate their New Year.

22 Feb 05

A life of squalor, exploitation and violence awaits many seasonal workers in Russia.

22 Feb 05

Aggrieved by growing US criticism of his regime, Nazarbaev is transferring his affections to Moscow.

22 Feb 05

Government pledges to stop private companies ripping off the state and abusing their workforce.

22 Feb 05

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