Central Asia

Turkmen Currency Reform Takes Step Forward

Moving away from a system where prices and exchange rates are held at unrealistic levels by government is going to be a slow and difficult process.

Uzbek Mosque-Goers Still Under Surveillance

Authorities Grumble About Foreign Builders

Central Asia: Mar ‘08

Over 4,000 articles republished over course of recently completed conflict prevention project, in which more than 200 trainees participated.

No Let-Up in Cyberspace Policing

Turkmen Chief Sacks Former Ally

How Much Transparency on Turkmen Gas Reserves?

Turkmen Farm Reforms Failing

Government needs to launch comprehensive overhaul of agriculture if production is to be increased.

Baby Trade Worries Tajikistan

Kyrgyz Media Rebuff Allegations of Rumour-Mongering

Journalist called in for questioning over an article suggesting the president might be unwell.