Uzbekistan

Kazakstan Bolsters Defences

Having taken a good hard look at its neighbors, Kazakstan has decided to begin serious work on improving its national security.

21 Feb 05

The Uzbek president has handed what some believe to be a long overdue olive branch to Islamic rebels.

21 Feb 05

Moscow appears to have come to the conclusion that it must work with the Taleban

21 Feb 05

There are growing fears that the Taleban may be preparing to assist Muslim extremists in Central Asia.

21 Feb 05

The Taleban's latest victory in Afghanistan has sent shock waves across Central Asia

21 Feb 05

Central Asia has been hit by one of the worst droughts in living memory

21 Feb 05

Medics fear a critical shortage of contraceptives in Uzbekistan could push up the birth rate.

21 Feb 05

Uigurs angry over Bishkek claim that murder of community leader was politically-motivated.

21 Feb 05

Hard up Uzbeks have mixed feelings about their government's grandiose Independence Day celebrations.

21 Feb 05

Afghanistan's anti-Taleban forces have suffered a severe blow, with the death of their charismatic leader.

21 Feb 05

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