Kyrgyzstan: Concerns Over New CIS Base
Some Kyrgyz politicians express doubts over an agreement to allow a significant increase in Russia's military presence in the country.
21 Feb 05
Turkmenistan
Kazakstan: Press Freedom in Dispute
The Kazak government makes a show of allowing a free press to flourish but media representatives call this year the most difficult in their history.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Termite Plague Hits Karakalpakstan
An old enemy has returned to the north of the country, aided by severe drought and government inaction.
21 Feb 05
Kazakstan: US Military Deal
Move to allow US military planes to land at Almaty airport triggers suspicions of an American army deployment in the country.
21 Feb 05
IMU in Retreat
Uzbekistan's Islamic militants badly beaten in Afghanistan are trying to retreat to their former stronghold in the Tajik mountains.
21 Feb 05
Security on Tajik-Afghan Border Tightened
Both Tajik and Russian border forces admitted last week that Islamic militants could be attempting to re-enter Tajikistan.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Missionaries Lure Youngsters
The authorities' crackdown on Islamic radicalism appears to have prompted many young Uzbeks to join the growing number of Christian groups in the country.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Anti-Government Anger Grows
Opposition warns of "extreme measures" if those responsible for Aksy protesters' deaths are not punished.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Find Kin in Khakassia
Khakass people urge Kyrgyz traders to stay and help preserve their gene pool.
21 Feb 05
Turkmenistan: Russians Queue to Leave
Russians are trying to leave Turkmenistan in droves, but face huge bureaucratic hurdles.
21 Feb 05
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