Central Asia

Economic Crisis Cited in Tajik Suicide Cases

Indications that people overwhelmed by financial burdens taking their own lives.

Static Politics in Tajikistan

Election next spring will replicate the governing party’s dominant position, leaving only a few seats for its rivals.

Building Homes for Returning Uzbek Migrants

First Tajik Film in Two Decades Makes Waves

The first movie shot on 35 mm film since Tajikistan gained independence in 1991 is to be shown at prestigious film festivals abroad, but may not even go on general release at home.

Tajikistan Looks South

A four-party summit in Dushanbe has raised expectations that Tajikistan can engage more with southern neighbours Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Close-Kin Marriages Still Widespread in Uzbekistan

Turkmen-Kazak Relations on the Up

Uzbekistan: Independently-Minded Lawyers Stripped of Licenses

Ahmadinejad to Visit Turkmenistan

No Light on Horizon for Turkmen NGOs

Talk of reformist policies has not made it any easier for non-government groups to win legal status.