Uzbekistan

The Apricot of Discord

Rumbling dispute in a remote part of Central Asia highlights the potential for conflict over land and water.

22 Feb 05

Japanese government concerned at poor management of a loan scheme that farmers say was unworkable from the start.

22 Feb 05

Defence sources in Moscow accuse Tajiks of setting unrealistic conditions for Russia’s military presence.

22 Feb 05

Dozens of members of banned Hizb-ut-Tahrir arrested in government’s heartland.

22 Feb 05

Police foil an attempt to smuggle weapons-grade nuclear material for sale in Afghanistan or Pakistan.

22 Feb 05

Another depressing year for anyone who was hoping for improvements in human rights in Central Asia.

22 Feb 05

Many Kyrgyz wives are suffering at the hands of oppressive husbands and in-laws

22 Feb 05

Uzbeks take to the streets to air anti-government grievances

22 Feb 05

New association unifies Central Asian opposition in struggle against region's authoritarian regimes

21 Feb 05

Their lives shattered by civil war, more and more women in Tajikistan

21 Feb 05

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