Central Asia

Tougher Penalties for Child Labour in Uzbekistan

Should Central Asia Fear Taleban Spillover?

Upsurge in militant activity in Central Asia will be contained, although security should be stepped up in border areas.

Wave of Arrests Ahead of Eid in Uzbekistan

Is Uzbek Guerrilla Force Planning Homecoming?

Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan has relocated next door to Tajikistan, though analysts doubt it will move back into Central Asia.

Tajiks Clear the Air With Moscow

After months of turbulence in relations with Russia, the Tajik leader seems to have smoothed things over and gained significant concessions.

Uzbek, Turkmen Governments Differ on Swine Flu Fears During Pilgrimage

Uzbek Rights Defenders to Fight on Despite Sanctions End

Strengthening Top-Down Rule in Kyrgyzstan

Reforms contain many retrograde steps and look like an attempt to bolster president.

Return to Death Penalty Floated in Kyrgyzstan

Parliament’s refusal to sign international ban on executions seen as a bad sign.

New Approach to Youth Crime

A centre for juvenile delinquents in southern Kyrgyzstan is using non-punitive methods to prevent adolescents from reoffending.