Central Asia

Despite Claims, Uzbeks Still Need Grain Imports

Analysts Predict Grain Shortfall

Criminal Charges Used to Smear Uzbek Regime Critics

Uzbeks Silent on Tajik Terror Claims

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Turkmen, Uzbek Faith Groups Still Under Pressure

High-Tech Phone Tapping

Uzbek Blast Highlights Need for Openness

Kyrgyz Libel Case Raises Protests

Objections centre on the use of criminal rather than civil legislation, and fears that the real motive is political.

Turkmen Farmers' Hands Still Tied