The Cult of Niyazov
The cult of personality surrounding Turkmenistan President Saparmurat Niyazov resembles Soviet-era worship of Lenin and Stalin.
21 Feb 05
Turkmenistan
Russian Protection
The Kremlin is warning Central Asian states that only Russia can be relied upon to protect them from Islamic radicalism.
21 Feb 05
Aral Tragedy
The gradual disappearance of the Aral Sea is having a devastating effect on coastal communities.
21 Feb 05
Turkmen TV Turn Off
Turkmens are fed up with state television's obsession with President Niyazov
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan Isolated Over Kulov Trial
Kyrgyzstan faces increasing international isolation as the government of President Askar Akaev pushes ahead with the criminal prosecution of his main political rival.
21 Feb 05
Nazarbaev Granted Lifetime Powers
Opponents of President Nazarbaev are accusing him of turning Kazakstan into a feudal state.
21 Feb 05
Migrants Compound Almaty's Problems
Almaty's social and economic problems are exacerbated by the influx of rural folk
21 Feb 05
Tashkent Show Trials
Human rights groups say a series of Tashkent show trials are a stunt aimed at exaggerating the threat posed by Muslim extremists
21 Feb 05
Turkmen President's Prophet Motive
President Niyazov has decided that being called 'great' is one thing, a 'prophet' quite another
21 Feb 05
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