Uzbekistan

Questions Over Moscow's Role in Kyrgyz Power Projects

Russian money could mean salvation for Kyrgyz hydropower industry, but some analysts fear country will lose control over its own water resources.

The Price of Water

The Tajik parliament has approved changes to tax legislation to make hydroelectric power stations pay a tariff for the water they use.

Turkmen Look Forward to Better Labour Laws

Changes about to go before parliament should provide job security for many who have gone for years with no permanent contract.

Textbook Shortage Serious Matter for Uzbek Minority

Children from the substantial Uzbek minority in southern Kyrgyzstan are given textbooks in their own language when they go to school. The trouble is, the books are from the wrong country.

Turkmen, Uzbeks Edge Closer on Common Concerns

Troubled relations between Central Asia’s most authoritarian states will take time to repair.

Uzbek Private Sector Hampered by Corruption

Central Asia: Jan '09, part 2

Journalists in Badakhshan welcome report highlighting parlous state of both print and broadcasting media.

US May Revive Security Ties With Uzbeks

Central Asia: Jan '09

New project aims to improve ties between journalists and rights activists across the region.

Kyrgyzstan: Talk of US Base Closure Fizzles Out

Moscow may be unhappy with the American military presence but does not seem to have pressured Bishkek to end it.