Tajikistan

Tajik Children Facing Starvation

Youngsters in remote areas of Tajikistan are suffering as the regional relief effort focuses on Afghanistan.

21 Feb 05

Bishkek authorities are warned of the dangers of playing host to the world's biggest military rivals.

21 Feb 05

Islam may approve of men having more than one wife, but the Tajik authorities are not prepared to legalise the practice.

21 Feb 05

Kyrgyz politicians are divided over whether President Akaev's bold reform move is really genuine.

21 Feb 05

Dushanbe appears to be trying to appease Tashkent following a rare visit from the Uzbek president.

21 Feb 05

A deal to resolve a long-running frontier dispute may usher in a new era of improved relations.

21 Feb 05

Authorities keep opposition protesters well away from visiting UN chief.

21 Feb 05

The increase in the drugs trade and the growth in seasonal workers are seen as factors in the dramatic climb in AIDS statistics.

21 Feb 05

Shooting incident blows up into shouting match between Central Asian rivals.

21 Feb 05

Concerns about prison conditions after inmates inflict injuries on themselves.

21 Feb 05

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