Central Asia

Gypsies Demand Their Rights

Afghan Jogi, sometimes known as gypsies, have few legal rights, despite having been in Afghanistan for hundreds of years.

Water but no Gas in Tajikistan

IWPR’s Tajikistan radio editor Zebo Tajibaeva looks at the effects that continuing regional disputes over energy and gas are having on the country.

Helmand Gets a Lifeline

Buoyed by new airstrip, some officials hope to see tourists – but realists just pleased they can export local produce.

Belarus Seeks to Deal Direct With Ashgabat

Concern at Falling Bank Assets in Uzbekistan

Uzbeks Still Wary of Regional Security Bloc

Turkmen, Russians Divided Over Gas

Uzbekistan; New Election Rules Kick in Later This Year

Tajiks Struggle to Cope With Flood Damage

Government lacks resources to handle multiple disasters.

Uzbek Border Lockdown After Andijan Violence

Traffic and trade with Kyrgyzstan halts as uneasy calm settles in Uzbek east.