Kyrgyzstan's Controversial Winter Sale
Opponents of privatisation say it’s a bad time to start selling off the family silver, while the government insists there will be no bargain-basement deals.
7 Jan 09
Central Asia
Russian Leader to Seek Uzbek Support
6 Jan 09
Kyrgyz Acquire New Language Skills
In recent years, people in Kyrgyzstan have become used to buying Chinese goods and eating dishes once regarded as outlandish. Now they are taking up the language as well.
6 Jan 09
Uzbeks Flock to Work in Kyrgyz South
Thousands of people from Uzbekistan earn their living over the border in Kyrgyzstan because life is so tough at home.
6 Jan 09
Empty Gas Canisters Turned to Better Use
In a sign of the deep energy crisis facing Kyrgyzstan, people in the southern Batken region have found a new use for gas cylinders they fear will never be filled again.
6 Jan 09
Unpaid Electricity Bills to Snowball
27 Dec 08
Latest Racist Murders Shock Tajikistan
The recent murder of Tajik migrant worker Salahuddin Azizov has highlighted concerns that the Russian authorities are not doing enough to combat racist attacks.
27 Dec 08
Central Asia: Nov-Dec '08
Reporting teams focus on migrant labour crisis affecting Central Asian region.
26 Dec 08
Kyrgyz Opposition Bids for US Support
Former speaker of parliament lobbies for fairer political system where parties, not the president, make the running.
24 Dec 08
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