Uzbekistan

Northern Tajikistan's Crumbling Industry

In a report on the northern region of Soghd, Kamari Ahrorzoda asked just how bad a year 2008 was for residents of an area that used to be Tajikistan’s economic powerhouse.

Uzbeks Need Level-Headed Gas Price Policy

Tashkent Anniversary Events Start

Concern at Spread of Unofficial Marriages in Uzbekistan

Kazakstan: Kids Flee Abusive Care Homes

High incidence of “escapes” from children’s homes indicates serious problems.

Another Depressing Year for Central Asian Media

Familiar patterns of harassment and obstruction, with new focus on curtailing internet.

Russian Leader to Seek Uzbek Support

Uzbeks Flock to Work in Kyrgyz South

Thousands of people from Uzbekistan earn their living over the border in Kyrgyzstan because life is so tough at home.

Empty Gas Canisters Turned to Better Use

In a sign of the deep energy crisis facing Kyrgyzstan, people in the southern Batken region have found a new use for gas cylinders they fear will never be filled again.

Unpaid Electricity Bills to Snowball