Central Asia

Clampdown on Islamists Ahead of Independence Day

Little Clarity on Tashkent Shootout

Uzbek Journalist Given 12-Year Jail Term

Compelling Reading in Uzbekistan

Uzbek Wheat Imports Belie Harvest Claims

Uzbek Growth Claims Questioned

No Comics for Tajik Kids

Educationalists in Tajikistan bemoan the lack of magazines aimed at children, saying they are missing out on an important part of growing up.

Bureaucratic Hitch Blocks Aid for Landslip Victims

A recent landslide in Varzob district has highlighted the plight of 250 families who have been unable to claim compensation as they do not have the right residence papers.

Turkmen Leaders Urged to Prioritise Water-Saving

Turkmen Business Law Fails to Tackle Root Problems