Dushanbe Concern Over Drug Trade
Over the last decade, Tajikistan has become a major transit route for Afghan drug traffickers.
14 Nov 05
Turkmenistan
Kajegeldin on Trial
Unable to lure him back from exile, the Kazak government is pushing ahead with the trial of a leading Nazarbaev opponent.
14 Nov 05
Uzbek Drought
Thousands are leaving the northern region of Karakalpakstan, as water supplies dry up for the second year running.
14 Nov 05
Flight from Uzbekistan
Another dissident begins a life in exile, and wonders how many more.
14 Nov 05
Bishkek's Civil Society Threat
Kyrgyz civic groups mobilise against a 'monstrous' draft law to curtail political parties and NGOs, and the government may be listening.
14 Nov 05
Five Years of Struggle
The war-shattered economy has prompted hundreds of thousands of impoverished Tajiks to abandon their country.
14 Nov 05
Kyrgyzstan: Russians Oppose US Deployment
Some ethnic Russians are leaving Kyrgyzstan because of their opposition to the imminent deployment of thousands of troops in the country.
11 Nov 05
Kyrgyzstan: US Bolsters Strategic Plans for Region
The American military deployment in Kyrgystan appears to be Washington's latest attempt to support its long-term policy in the region.
11 Nov 05
Kyrgyzstan Tells US to Pay Up for Air Base
The United States needs Kyrgyzstan more than ever, but authorities in Bishkek are telling the Americans to show them the money.
10 Nov 05
Turkmenistan: Election Talk Postponed
The supreme legislative body votes not to discuss presidential elections until 2009, despite hints from the Turkmen leader that he might not stay on forever.
5 Nov 05
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