Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan Violence Was Ploy to Destabilise Region

Expert sees external hands at work in recent clashes, although local conditions made it easier to orchestrate.

Child Labour on the Rise in Tajikistan

State-Funded Places Shrink at Tajik Universities

Dog's Life in Dushanbe

Kyrgyz Parties Gear Up for Election

High stakes for political groups seeking power in stronger parliament

Reporting on the Kyrgyz Unrest

Winds of Change on Kazak-Kyrgyz Border

Kazakstan may be less jumpy about security in its smaller neighbour, but new customs arrangements could mean lax procedures are a thing of the past.

Kazakstan Accused of Curbing OSCE's Human Rights Role

Activists say Kazak leaders have sidelined human rights from international group’s agenda.

Common Market to Transform Kazakstan

Agreeing customs arrangements with Russia and Belarus just the first step towards greater economic viability.

Uzbek Strongman Tries Softer Approach