Central Asia

Antenatal Health Programme Takes Off

Special antenatal classes are starting up across Kyrgyzstan as part of a government programme to teach mothers-to-be how to take better care of themselves.

Waterways a Lethal Attraction for Kids

Around 50 people, mainly children, have drowned in reservoirs and canals in southern Tajikistan in the last six months.

Southern Farmers Switch Away From Cotton

Farmers hard hit by rains and mudslides earlier this year are growing more vegetables and less cotton as a survival strategy.

Tajik Prosecutors Take On Courts

In accusing judge of misconduct, are prosecutors acting in the public interest or in their own?

Kyrgyzstan: Russian Base Plan Alarms Tashkent

Uzbekistan fears Moscow’s motives for offering to station troops close to its borders.

Election Heats Up in Balkh

Northern province sees bitter face-off between powerful governor and the Afghan president.

Uzbekistan's Depreciating Currency

Uzbek Pensioners Reluctant to Switch to Plastic Cards

Afghanistan - A Timeline

Key events in the history of Afghanistan since 2000.

Cautious Welcome for Batken Kindergarten

A new nursery school in southern Kyrgyzstan is offering innovative teaching to prepare children for school, but locals have taken their time to get used to it.