Turkmenistan

Tajikistan: Islamic Radicals Lying Low

An anticipated escalation in the government's campaign against Hizb ut-Tahrir has prompted the Islamic radicals to scale down their operations.

21 Feb 05

The government is struggling to make safe decaying Soviet-era nuclear waste pits.

21 Feb 05

Uzbek migrant workers are prepared to put up with rough treatment in Russia to escape the economic misery of their homeland.

21 Feb 05

Astana hopes support for US strategic goals will prompt Washington to turn a blind eye to flagrant persecution of opposition groups.

21 Feb 05

Prominent Washington analyst downplays Central Asia's strategic and geopolitical value.

21 Feb 05

Human rights groups voice concerns about accolade EBRD meeting will give Uzbekistan.

21 Feb 05

EBRD urges improvements in human rights and economic policy, but Uzbek government shows no sign of budging.

21 Feb 05

Crunch time as Ashgabat forces dual passport holders to choose to stay or leave the country.

21 Feb 05

Uzbeks dismiss medics’ advice over dangers of traditional cots.

21 Feb 05

Fraudsters invent new ways to trick the gullible out of their savings.

21 Feb 05

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