Turkmenistan

Serb Refugees Unmoved by Gotovina Trial

With so many of their problems still unresolved, Croatian Serbs seem to have little interest in the upcoming case.

27 Jan 06

The adoption of a populist national anthem is part of a wider nation-building project.

23 Jan 06

After relaxing border trade rules in the wake of the Andijan violence, Uzbek officials are now enforcing customs rules with a vengeance.

21 Jan 06

Kyrgyz wrestler who sought to lead national Olympic committee meets an untimely end.

16 Jan 06

Military conscripts forced to work as unpaid labourers say they can barely have enough to eat.

24 Dec 05

A tortuous mountain road opens up potential for new trading connections between China and Tajikistan and the wider region.

23 Dec 05

Women are giving birth in unhygienic, poorly staffed maternity clinics.

22 Dec 05

This age-old tradition is flourishing, but there are fears it turns women into a commodity.

22 Dec 05

A rise in burglaries and muggings has accompanied the annual prisoner amnesty.

17 Dec 05

Unaware of their rights and with nowhere to turn to, many victims of violence suffer in silence.

16 Dec 05

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