Central Asia

Tajik Road Charges Take Toll

Arrival of modern toll plazas on major highway disrupts pace of life and cost of living, locals say.

Uzbeks Consult Kremlin on Kyrgyzstan

Rising Cost of Crossing Uzbek Border

Comment: A Voice in the Wilderness

By Umida Niazova in Germany

Interview: No Reason for New Russian Base in Kyrgyzstan

Uzbek Doctors Become Suspect Group

Unity Call for Kyrgyz Leaders

Interim government must set aside differences and focus on stability, analysts say. By Anara Yusupova and Asyl Osmonalieva in Bishkek

Russia Not Behind Kyrgyz Coup – Leading Analyst

Leading political analyst Mars Sariev dismisses rumours that Moscow backed the revolt that ousted Kurmanbek Bakiev as president.

Kyrgyz Leaders Struggle With Land Wars

As land rights claims lead to violence, new national leadership urged to impose law and order.

No Reason for New Russian Base in Kyrgyzstan