Tajik Bahais Keep Quiet About Their Faith
Minority are recognised by the state but face discrimination from ordinary citizens.
2 Aug 18
Central Asia
Are Kazaks Happy About Closer Ties to China?
Ever-tighter links appear to be alarming some ordinary citizens.
1 Aug 18
Grave Worries Over Tajik Desecrations
Christians say that their cemeteries are being stripped bare by thieves.
7 Jun 18
Kazak Opposition Movement Stirs
The authorities appear to be weighing their response as to how best reign in dissent.
24 May 18
Tajik Suicides Continue Unchecked
Young women turn to desperate measures to escape domestic abuse.
20 Apr 18
Uzbek President Reins In Security Service
Once-mighty intelligence agency weakened by a serious shake-up.
4 Apr 18
Can Central Asia and the Caucasus Cooperate?
Region looks at boosting ties, despite Chinese and Russian attempts at dominance.
22 Mar 18
Historic Visit Boosts Uzbek-Tajik Ties
Trip is latest in leader’s efforts to improve a range of regional relations.
13 Mar 18
Opening Up Uzbekistan to Tourism
Tashkent wants to attract more visitors to previously isolated country.
7 Mar 18
Kyrgyz Women Call for More Religious Representation
Complaints that communal bodies exclude female voices from organisation roles.
19 Feb 18
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