Turkmenistan Divorces its Neighbours
It was no real surprise when the Turkmen leader said goodbye to the alliance of former Soviet states - the only question is what he’s hoping to get out of this public demarche.
20 Nov 05
Turkmenistan
Russia Offers Kyrgyzstan a Hand
Moscow’s proposal to bail out the ailing Kyrgyz economy is part of an assertive new approach in its former backyard.
20 Nov 05
Uzbekistan Gives Afghans No Reason to Stay
Cold-shouldered by the Uzbek authorities, the Afghan community that has been here for more than a decade is gradually moving on.
20 Nov 05
Turkmenistan: Niazov Playing Havoc Again
Music restriction is latest in a series of comical prohibitions.
20 Nov 05
Politician's Murder Rocks Kyrgyzstan
Dramatic scenes in parliament as deputies trade accusations of crime links with the president and his government.
20 Nov 05
Turkmenistan: Living on the Margins
Repressive cultural and language policies drive Kurds to contemplate emigration.
20 Nov 05
Uzbek Death Penalty on Trial
The president says capital punishment is to end – but not before it could be applied to those convicted in the latest controversial trial.
20 Nov 05
Grains of Truth in Turkmenistan
The government bans grain imports saying the country has too much food, then impounds consignments to cover up shortages.
20 Nov 05
Uzbeks Look for Eastern Promise
As the West holds back from investing in Uzbekistan, there are others eager to take what pickings there are.
20 Nov 05
Russian Troops Back in Uzbekistan
First-ever joint military exercises between Uzbekistan and Russia unlikely to be the last as the two draw closer.
20 Nov 05
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