Afghan Opposition Launch Offensive
The Northern Alliance say they have taken several key Afghan villages in an offensive coordinated with US-led air-strikes.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan
Afghan Civilians Braced for War
Civilians in Northern Alliance-held territory express mixed feelings over the Afghan conflict, as opposition troops prepare to advance on Taleban positions.
21 Feb 05
US Air War Challenges
The US bombing campaign in Afghanistan faces unprecedented obstacles.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Islamists Shun Taleban
Islamists in Kyrgyzstan say they have nothing in common with the men behind the New York and Washington terror attacks.
21 Feb 05
Tashkent Cracks Down on Islamists
Courts in Uzbekistan charge Islamists with links to Bin Laden
21 Feb 05
Dushanbe Finally Backs US Campaign
Tajikistan leaves it late to announce its support for US-led strikes against the Taleban
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: The Yanks are Coming
The arrival of US personnel in southern Uzbekistan has turned the lives of local people and Uzbek servicemen upside down.
21 Feb 05
Kazakstan Bolsters Defences
Astana tightens secuity fearing the Afghan conflict may spill over into southern Kazakstan.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan 'Rebuffs' Shanghai Pact
Tashkent appears to be in the process of switching strategic partners.
21 Feb 05
Dostum on the Offensive
Uzbek general, Abdul Rashid Dostum, looks to turn key northern afghan town into the capital of a provisional administration of anti-Taleban groups.
21 Feb 05
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