Islamic Party Fights its Corner
Once-powerful force is suing local bureaucrats who are trying to stop it fielding candidates in the forthcoming general election.
20 Nov 05
Uzbekistan
Car Bomb Leaves Tajiks Jumpy
No one knows who was behind Monday’s car bombing – or even whether it was one – but it appears to confirm fears of pre-election trouble.
20 Nov 05
Kazakstan: All Eyes on Kyrgyzstan
Fears of a Ukraine-style “velvet revolution” begin to grow in neighbouring Kazakstan.
20 Nov 05
Orange” Protest in Tashkent
Against all odds, a group of people who lost their homes to border changes have won compensation from the Uzbek government.
20 Nov 05
Uzbek Farmers Sue Mayors
Land seizures and harassment claims prompt legal action from farmers and human rights association.
20 Nov 05
Uzbekistan: A Wolf at the Door
Desert wolves come into conflict with man as habitat damage and extreme cold drive them to take livestock.
20 Nov 05
Snowed Under in Tajikistan
Government faces criticism for waiting for natural disasters to happen rather than taking preventive measures.
20 Nov 05
Uzbekistan: Not the Usual Suspects
After arresting anyone regarded as an Islamic activist, the authorities appear to be widening the net.
20 Nov 05
Russia Woos Kyrgyz Politicians
Opposition members and ruling regime loyalists have all travelled to Moscow in recent weeks as Russia keeps its options open ahead of Kyrgyz parliamentary elections.
20 Nov 05
Uzbek Gas Flickers Out
People in one of the world’s major gas-producing countries endure a harsh winter without heating.
20 Nov 05
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