Kazakstan Tackles Hizb-ut-Tahrir
Officials abandon softly-softly approach to Islamic radicals in favour of tougher approach.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan
Protests Against Chinese Traders
Competition from over the border riles small-time traders as well as bigger businessmen.
21 Feb 05
Turkmen Travel Ban Fuels Corruption
People on overseas travel blacklist bribe venal officials and hire smugglers to get out of the country.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Affluent Suicide Bombers
Alarming evidence that some of those involved in recent violence were from middle-class homes with no history of Islamic radicalism.
21 Feb 05
Kazakstan: Building a Future
No one denies the need for affordable housing - the question is whether the government can deliver on its promises to build it.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan's Cautious Mullahs
Religious leaders follow government line in imposing controls on Islamic activism.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Softly, Softly
Police try to modify fearsome image after being deliberately targeted in attacks.
21 Feb 05
Tajikistan: Concern at New Islamic Group
Despite keeping a watchful eye on Islamic groups, officials say they failed to notice a radical organisation until the killing of a Christian preacher.
21 Feb 05
Kazaks and Kyrgyz at Odds Over Gas
The Kazaks say they’ll build a new pipeline to stop Kyrgyzstan taking their gas – but many believe it will never happen.
21 Feb 05
Kazak Heavyweight Takes on President
Disgruntled politician says he will try to force President Nazarbaev to step down.
21 Feb 05
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