Central Asian Migrants Fleeced in Moscow
Moscow police "deport" illegal migrants by taking all their cash and throwing them out of the city.
20 Nov 05
Uzbekistan
Uzbek Surgery Scandal
Newspaper reveals case of a doctor alleged to have done dozens of unnecessary operations to make a quick buck.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Opposition Fights On
As protests continue across the country, some observers say the show of solidarity comes too late.
20 Nov 05
Kazakstan: Al-Qaeda-Linked Suspects Tried
In the first case of high treason seen in Kazakstan, two men are accused of laying the ground for an al-Qaeda camp.
20 Nov 05
Tajik Metal Thieves Cause Havoc
Residents suffer traffic accidents and power cuts as criminals strip transport and power infrastructure.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyzstan: Trial of Strength
Opposition leaders hold out for high-level talks after thousands of protesters foil police attempt to wrest control of major southern cities.
20 Nov 05
Bishkek's Night of Looting
Shops plundered and some set on fire, with some suggesting the looting is partly a deliberate ploy to discredit Kyrgyzstan’s new rulers.
20 Nov 05
A Shock to the System for Kyrgyzstan's Neighbours
The revelation that a well-ensconced government could fall so fast is cause for alarm or delight, depending which side you are on in the Central Asian republics.
20 Nov 05
Tajikistan: Muted Response to Kyrgyz Turmoil
Legacy of conflict leaves Tajiks cautious about unrest of any kind, even if some see the outcome in Kyrgyzstan as positive.
20 Nov 05
Angry Uzbek Farmers Force Official Climbdown
Assault on human rights activist sparks protests by villagers already driven to desperation by government’s agricultural policies.
20 Nov 05
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