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
Uzbekistan
Tajikistan: Ismaili Resurgence
Members of a minority faith punch above their weight as their spiritual leader is also a major aid donor.
5 Nov 05
Azerbaijan Poll Concessions: Too Little Too Late?
President Aliev has taken steps to ensure a fairer election, but his opponents say it comes too late to create a level playing-field.
4 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Refugees Long for Recognition
Poverty and lack of legal status hit women hardest in the refugee community.
20 Oct 05
Kyrgyz Come Out
Homophobia is rife in Kyrgyzstan with gay women particularly susceptible to discrimination.
6 Oct 05
Comment: Central Asia Faces Growing Divisions
A marked increase in regional disunity is draining countries of their resources and increasing their dependence on outside powers.
4 Oct 05
Uzbek Nobel Nominees Get Cold Shoulder
The quest for the Nobel Peace Prize is proving more trouble than it’s worth for Uzbek women nominees.
22 Sep 05
Kosovar Abuse Victims in Jeopardy
Theft of details of victims of wartime rapes, prostitution and human trafficking sparks concerns.
6 Sep 05
Balkan States to Cooperate on Next NATO Bid
The three Balkan nations who were not invited to join NATO this time round are to work together to succeed at their next attempt.
6 Sep 05
Albania: Nano Bid to Silence Press
Socialist government employs financial police to counter hostile reporting.
6 Sep 05
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