Central Asia

Headscarf Ban Remains Live Issue in Central Asia

Linking hijab controversy to fears of Islamic extremism may be counter-productive.

Film Festival Signals Revived US-Uzbek Ties

Tajik Media Activists Press for Libel Law Change

First attempt to have libel provisions seen as curb on free speech struck out of the criminal code.

Turkmenistan: New Policies But Little Sign of Change

Turkmen leader wants new ideology to signal a change from his predecessor’s rules, but is he serious about changing the status quo?

Kazak Unemployment Fears

Construction workers first to feel the pinch but others could follow.

Turkmenistan to Host Health, Oil and Gas Events

Uzbek Authorities Try to Stem Capital Flight

HIV Cases Not Taken Seriously Enough

Uzbeks Withdraw From Regional Grouping

Uzbek Farms Forced to Amalgamate