Central Asia

Tashkent Ignores Murders of Uzbeks in Russia

Uzbeks Allow Red Cross Jail Visits

Tajik-Kyrgyz Water Clash a Sign of Things to Come

Unclear borders and poor communications blamed for latest dispute over water resources.

The Caucasus Election Script

Being the leader of a post-Soviet country on the edge of Europe is a delicate balancing act.

Gender Equality a Dead Letter in Tajikistan

Despite a raft of equal opportunity laws, women in this conservative society are often treated as chattels.

Turkmen Leader Tempts Graduates Into Army

Tajiks Dispute Benefits of Hunting

Scientists warn that many species are under threat, as local communities have no stake in face extinction as a result of poorly regulated hunts and poachers.

Kyrgyz Leader “Guilty” of Aksy Killings

Past and present heads of state blamed for 2002 bloodshed which refuses to go away as a political issue.

World Bank Lending Cause for Concern

Turkmenistan to Tackle Population Decline

It will take more than special awards to encourage families to have more children.