Central Asia

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

Kyrgyz Mull Risks of Russian Gas Deal

Russian takeover of Kyrgyz gas monopoly may give Moscow political leverage, but some analysts say beggars can't be choosers.

Turkmen Leader to Discuss European Export Route for Gas

Nominations Start for Turkmen Election

Turkmen Regeneration Project Sparks New Wave of Demolitions

Residents evicted from their homes to make way for urban modernisation say they have nowhere else to live.

Kyrgyz Law Targets Religious Minorities

Legislation will make life tougher for Christian and Muslim groups operating outside the mainstream.