Tajikistan

Uzbekistan's Obscure Militants

The Uzbek government appears genuinely perplexed by the exact composition of the Islamic militant forces behind a recent wave of violence.

21 Feb 05

Tajik Migrants Face New Threat

New passport regime may cause further hardship for around a million workers trying to eke a living in Russia.

21 Feb 05

Kyrgyz Private Relives Batken Nightmare

A veteran of military operations against Islamic guerrillas in the Batken region of Kyrgyzstan has told of how the Central Asian troops were ill equipped and poorly led.

21 Feb 05

Tajikistan Moves Against Militants

Dushanbe mounts offensive against Islamic guerrillas following regional criticism of its apparent toleration of the militants.

21 Feb 05

Kazakstan Bolsters Defences

Having taken a good hard look at its neighbors, Kazakstan has decided to begin serious work on improving its national security.

21 Feb 05

Uzbek Rebel Amnesty

The Uzbek president has handed what some believe to be a long overdue olive branch to Islamic rebels.

21 Feb 05

Islamists On The March

There are growing fears that the Taleban may be preparing to assist Muslim extremists in Central Asia.

21 Feb 05

The Taleban Effect

The Taleban's latest victory in Afghanistan has sent shock waves across Central Asia

21 Feb 05

Puppet Kyrgyz Elders

Kyrgyz President Askar Akaev wheels out the country's elders to bolster his cause

21 Feb 05
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