Uzbekistan

Kazak Faith Groups Face Curbs

New law falls below standards of a country that will soon chair the OSCE, rights groups say.

Energy Fears as Kyrgyz Winter Approaches

Threat of more blackouts despite efforts to hoard water for hydropower ahead of cold season.

Uzbeks Elect Neighbourhood Heads

Fewer Conscripts for Uzbek Military

EU Official to Raise Human Rights on Uzbek Trip

Uzbeks Gear up to Combat Financial Crisis

Kyrgyz-Tajik Spat Highlights Border Issues

Lack of clarity about land and water rights in undemarcated border areas creates running tensions.

Central Asia: Oct ‘08

Radio output adds new dimension to Central Asian reporting.

Central Asia: Oct ‘08

IWPR’s reporting said to set an example for how sensitive topics like religion should be covered.

Uzbek Gas Users Could Lose Out From Rising Exports