Central Asia

Turkmenistan: One Party Good, Two Parties Better

Kyrgyzstan: Compensation Hopes Dwindle for Ex-Miners

Miners disabled by industrial accidents more than a decade ago are dying before full compensation is paid out.

Uzbeks Secure Major Loan

New Blood Needed for Turkmen Economic Progress

Turkmen Police Held for Drug Trafficking

Tajik-Uzbek Relations Back on Track?

Dispute over blocked trains appears to be easing, but Tajik economy still suffering.

Electronic Payments Encourage Uzbek Black Market

Uzbeks Tight-Lipped on Kyrgyz Border Closure

Tashkent may try to extract concessions from Kyrgyzstan before allowing trade to resume.

Kyrgyzstan Isolated by Nervous Neighbours

Uzbeks and Kazaks keep doors closed and watch for signs of stability in Kyrgyzstan.

New Kyrgyz Leaders Face Down Challenge

Government put to the test as opponents storm governors’ offices across south.