Tajikistan: Putin and Rahmonov Make Progress
First face-to-face meeting between the two presidents appears to signal thaw in relations between their countries.
21 Feb 05
Tajikistan
Kazak Blacklist Fears
A measure to discourage membership of Hizb-ut-Tahrir could have serious implications for political parties and other groups.
21 Feb 05
Central Asians Workers Face Moscow Ordeal
Labourers in Russian capital are falling victim to unscrupulous bosses and corrupt officials.
21 Feb 05
Tajikistan: Clock Ticking on Corruption
One of the world’s most corrupt countries struggles to create a fairer business environment.
21 Feb 05
Gulf States to Curb Sex Trafficking
Kyrgyz officials and women’s rights activists welcome the changes, but the roots of the sex trade have yet to be tackled.
21 Feb 05
Dumbing Down Turkmenistan
Thousands of high school leavers find they can’t go to university, and can’t get a job either.
21 Feb 05
Further Growth in Uzbek Child Labour
Schoolchildren are spending their holidays doing backbreaking and potential dangerous manual labour, for no pay.
21 Feb 05
Monopoly Games in Kazakstan
Respected anti-monopoly chief slapped down after upsetting well-connected oligarch.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan's Fading Romance With the West
President Akaev’s warning that outside forces are pushing for a Georgian-style revolution looks like a tactic to ward off criticism of next year’s elections.
21 Feb 05
Uzbek Terror Suspects' Families Targeted
The detention of militants' relatives has raised yet more concern over Uzbekistan's dismal human rights record.
21 Feb 05
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