Uzbekistan

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

The wholesale destruction of Afghanistan's cultural heritage has gone virtually unnoticed.

21 Feb 05

Uzbekistan may now be linked to the world's most powerful nation, but its defences remain fragile.

21 Feb 05

Uzbekistan gets twitchy over the unprecedented output produced by foreign correspondents.

21 Feb 05

The strengthening of US ties with Uzbekistan is worrying other Central Asian states and human rights activists.

21 Feb 05

Tashkent wants to keep control of Karakalpakstan - yet seems unconcerned that its people are flooding into Kazakstan.

21 Feb 05

Bishkek authorities are warned of the dangers of playing host to the world's biggest military rivals.

21 Feb 05

Kyrgyz politicians are divided over whether President Akaev's bold reform move is really genuine.

21 Feb 05

The country's bazaars remain empty despite the government's decision to reduce its crippling import duties.

21 Feb 05

Dushanbe appears to be trying to appease Tashkent following a rare visit from the Uzbek president.

21 Feb 05

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