Central Asia

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

Kazaks Refuse to Extradite Uzbek Refugees

Islamic Group Quietly Builds Support in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz government seems to be unable to stop the growth of popular support for Hizb-ut-Tahrir in the south.

Electoral Abuse Claims Mar Kyrgyz Local Polls

Two high-profile resignations and allegations of ballot-stuffing tarnish the latest exercise in democracy.

EU to Review Uzbek Sanctions

Central Asians to Discuss Water at CIS Summit

Kyrgyz Opposition Rears Head Over Video Scandal

Election official’s claims of intimidation taken up as an opposition cause.

Mosque Surveillance Increased for Ramadan

Turkmen Leader Promises IT Revolution