Uzbekistan
Kajegeldin on Trial
Unable to lure him back from exile, the Kazak government is pushing ahead with the trial of a leading Nazarbaev opponent.
Uzbek Drought
Thousands are leaving the northern region of Karakalpakstan, as water supplies dry up for the second year running.
Flight from Uzbekistan
Another dissident begins a life in exile, and wonders how many more.
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.
A Tale of Two Presidents
Tajik leader's attempt to carve out a reputation as an international statesman is unlikely to impress the country's impoverished population.
A Model of Reconciliation
Post-conflict Tajikistan could offer valuable lessons to her war-torn neighbour Afghanistan.
Jailed Taleban Face Uncertain Fate
Former fundamentalist fighters holed up in jail controlled by General Dostum hope he will let them go in the end.
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.
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.