Turkmen Golden Lake May Prove Green Disaster
Desert reservoir will soak up water and money faster than any improvements it may bring, say Turkmen and Uzbek environmentalists.
31 Jul 09
Central Asia
Central Asia: July ‘09
New web pages for EC human rights project and Kyrgyz presidential election.
30 Jul 09
Tajikistan: No Jobs for Returning Migrants
Many plan to go back to Russia despite declining job prospects there.
29 Jul 09
Tashkent Tries to Curb Farm Exports
24 Jul 09
Chasing Phantoms in the Tajik Mountains
Analysts consider chances of revival of Islamic insurgency as authorities reject claims that guerrilla bands are roaming the hills.
23 Jul 09
The Village of Widows
Women in Herat cope alone after losing husbands to drug trafficking.
23 Jul 09
President to Benefit From Kyrgyz Summer Polls
Opposition says election timing geared towards low turnout, making ballot-rigging easier.
23 Jul 09
Kyrgyz Cops Out in Force for Election
Authorities accused of using police to pressure opposition campaigners.
23 Jul 09
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