Central Asia

Tajiks Quietly Flout Frugality Law

Three years ago this month, Tajikistan’s government issued rules restricting lavish spending on weddings and other ceremonies.

Mixed Success for Tajik Gypsy School

Tajikistan’s only school for the gypsy community is struggling against the odds to offer a better future to children from the minority.

Uzbeks Back As US Allies of Convenience

Memories of Andijan fade as Americans re-engage with Uzbekistan to secure Afghan supply route.

US Cannot Back Down on Andijan Probe Call – Uzbek Expert

Andijan Violence Casts Long Shadow in Uzbekistan

Badghis Pistachio Forests Face Destruction

Poverty and a lack of fuel leading people to chop down valuable nut trees.

Антимонопольная служба РТ: Компания IRS продолжает незаконный сбор средств на трассе Душанбе-Чанак

Автор: Пайрав Чоршанбиев, Азия-Плюс

Turkmen Farmers Struggle With Polluted Land

Kazakstan Curbs Urban Population Boom

New rules intended to stem flow of rural poor to urban areas.

Таджикистан переходит на двенадцатилетку

Автор: Галим Фасхутдинов, Душанбе