Turkmenistan: Bride Tax Forces Women Into Exile
Turkmen women flee to Uzbekistan to get around decree that places too high a price on their happiness.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan
Kyrgyzstan's Fading Romance With the West
President Akaev’s warning that outside forces are pushing for a Georgian-style revolution looks like a tactic to ward off criticism of next year’s elections.
21 Feb 05
Turkmenistan's Foreign Uzbeks
Uzbeks living on the wrong side of the border are told to get Turkmen passports – or get out.
21 Feb 05
Information Vacuum
Self-censorship, low wages and poor technical resources are destroying independent journalism in Karakalpakstan.
21 Feb 05
Uzbek Terror Suspects' Families Targeted
The detention of militants' relatives has raised yet more concern over Uzbekistan's dismal human rights record.
21 Feb 05
President Puts Dampener on Uzbek Weddings
Uzbeks are being forced to tone down their traditionally sumptuous wedding celebrations
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Political Dilemma
Kyrgyz voters seem to have little to gain from voting in forthcoming presidential elections
21 Feb 05
Powers Vie for Influence
The West is losing out to Russia in its attempts to exert influence over Central Asia
21 Feb 05
Uzbek Executions Cause Concern
Human rights organisations are voicing growing concern at the number of executions in Uzbekistan
21 Feb 05
Diplomats Challenge Election Proposals
Kyrgyz ambassadors fear their government's controversial election proposals will further undermine the country's international reputation
21 Feb 05
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