Turkmenistan

Towards a Safer Tajikistan?

The recent killing of a notorious warlord in Dushanbe has not quelled security fears in the rest of the country.

21 Feb 05

The poor and the sick are flocking to a medieval shrine - much to the annoyance of Uzbekistan's Islamic leaders.

21 Feb 05

An increasing number of Tajiks in Russia are dying at the hands of xenophobic thugs, with the authorities seemingly reluctant to take action.

21 Feb 05

Niazov accepts yet another honour, but not everyone in Turkmenistan is celebrating.

21 Feb 05

President Niazov’s alleged preference for Turkish companies is harming local businesses.

21 Feb 05

Local minority fears Kyrgyz government is targeting it as part of a bigger political game.

21 Feb 05

Officials hope bilateral agreement with Moscow will put an end to the intimidation and deaths of Tajiks working in Russia.

21 Feb 05

Evidence suggests flawed trial and political motives as journalist is jailed on gay sex charges.

21 Feb 05

Concern that blanket TV coverage of President Rahmonov is part of shift to greater authoritarianism.

21 Feb 05

Attacks on American and Israeli embassies suggest Uzbek authorities have a new Islamic opposition force to contend with.

21 Feb 05

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