Central Asia

Tajik Quake Survivors Short of Shelter, Food

Earthquake survivors in eastern mountains struggling in freezing conditions without adequate shelter, clothing and food.

Uzbek Muslims See Little Hope After Rote Election

Turkmen Human Rights for Energy Not a Fair Trade

West’s haste to engage with Turkmenistan and buy its gas risks sweeping human rights under the carpet, activists say.

Tajikistan Struggles With Landmine Legacy

Conflict in Tajikistan may have ended a dozen years ago, but residents continue to be killed and injured when they step on landmines, Khurshed Durakhsh reports.

Kazak Authorities Promote Regime-Friendly NGOs

Independent groups say they are shut out of government funding.

Hunger Claims Lives of Balkh Children

Poverty, drought leaves babies and toddlers malnourished in north.

Turkmen “Golden Lake” Put on Hold

Herat Carpets Beaten by Man-Made Imports

Traders complain traditional handicrafts being swamped by cheap competitors.

Tajik-Uzbek Spy Case Highlights Political Divisions

Allegations that Uzbeks spied on Tajik uranium facility fit wider pattern of suspicion and mistrust.

Concern at Funding Scheme for Giant Tajik Dam

Campaign to raise money to finish hydroelectric project not as voluntary as it seems.