Central Asia

Turkmen Leader Lambastes Ministers for Reform Failure

Tajik Economists Fear Impact of Global Crisis

Central bank believes economy largely immune from international financial turbulence, but economists warn of multiple knock-on effects.

Concern at Township Plan for Diaspora Kazaks

Placing Kazaks from other countries in special housing schemes may prevent them integrating properly.

Tajikistan: Mixed Feelings About Jehovah's Witness Ban

Faith group loses court battle over right to operate.

Turkmen Leader Calls for Energy Route Security

Uzbek, Turkmen States Still Among World's Most Corrupt

Decentralisation Plans in Turkmenistan

EU Sanctions Ruling Unjustified – Uzbek Rights Activists

Russia to Seek Neighbours' Backing on Georgia

Moscow to adopt softly, softly approach to keeping neighbours on board and allaying their concerns about recent conflict.

Uzbek Media Forum Does Not Herald Real Change