Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan: Vagrants Take Shine off Model Town

A television report lifting the lid on homelessness in a showcase Uzbek town has caused official rage and embarrassment.

22 Feb 05

Washington seeks better relations with Kazakstan in order to further its economic and military interests in the region.

22 Feb 05

The targeting of high profile figures may have grave implications for opponents of the region's regimes.

22 Feb 05

The former Soviet republic appears to be cutting its traditional ties with Russia to capitalise on its post-September 11 strategic importance.

22 Feb 05

Tashkent claims it is sealing the frontier in the interests of hygiene, but many believe it merely wants to stop imports from Kazakstan.

22 Feb 05

President's critics say his proposed constitutional changes will make the country a virtual dictatorship.

22 Feb 05

Mushrooming checkpoints along major routes have made Turkmen citizens foreigners in their own country.

22 Feb 05

Dushanbe and Ashgabat forge new alliance that may help them resist Uzbekistan's influence in the region.

22 Feb 05

Uzbekistan is increasing its fuel exports at a time when many of its people are freezing in their homes.

22 Feb 05

Government justifies border closure by accusing neighbouring states of economic aggression.

22 Feb 05

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