Turkmenistan

Ballet Offends Turkmenbashi

Will there be any room for culture in President Niazov's "golden era for Turkmen"?

21 Feb 05

Growing numbers of illegal immigrants are flocking to southern Kazakstan

21 Feb 05

Kyrgyzstan is fearful of being overwhelmed by Afghans fleeing looming conflict in their country.

21 Feb 05

Turkmenbashi's ban on right-hand drive cars appears aimed at putting rival tribe out of business.

21 Feb 05

Delegates to Bishkek conference say human rights and democracy in the region have been eroded since last year's attacks on the United States.

21 Feb 05

The closure of a number of mosques has led to speculation of an imminent government campaign against the Islamic opposition.

21 Feb 05

Human rights groups hit out at Uzbek authorities following jailing of activist.

21 Feb 05

Gypsies return to nomadic way of life, after failure of attempts to integrate them into society.

21 Feb 05

Dariga Nazarbaeva may be paving the way to succeeding her father after announcing plans to set up a party.

21 Feb 05

President’s supporters launch petition to keep him in power.

21 Feb 05

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