Kyrgyzstan Unveils Food Security Plan
Government’s plan to build up food reserves may prevent a repeat of last year’s price hikes, but sceptics say the country needs to grow more grain.
14 Jan 08
Central Asia
Uzbek Leader's Re-Election Dismissed as Charade
While the regime claims Islam Karimov was endorsed by a thumping 88 per cent of voters, critics suspect the alternative candidates did far better than the official figures show.
4 Jan 08
Central Asia: Nov ‘07
In-depth report on political developments in Turkmenistan wins plaudits from Turkmen inside and outside the country.
2 Jan 08
Karimov's Rivals Unite to Praise Him
Few surprises can be expected in an election where the candidates all agree the incumbent is the country’s best option.
29 Dec 07
Kyrgyzstan: Refugees Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Uzbek refugees in Kyrgyzstan have been left in a legal twilight zone by contradictory legislation and political pressure.
28 Dec 07
Tajik Government Pledges to End Maternity Clinic Crisis
The health ministry has promised radical reforms to birthing hospitals, where bribes and poor service are the rule.
25 Dec 07
Uzbeks Invite Friendly Monitors to Bless Polls
While the OSCE cites grave democratic shortcomings, there will be no shortage of praise from the election observers sent by former Soviet states.
24 Dec 07
Uzbekistan: The Iron Leader
With Islam Karimov determined to keep his country “stable at any price”, reform and democracy look as far away as ever.
21 Dec 07
Karimov's Walkover Fails to Set Media on Fire
As everyone knows who is going to win the Uzbek presidential ballot, it is not surprising that media campaigning has lacked drama and urgency.
21 Dec 07
Kyrgyzstan Set for One-Party Parliament
An apparent landslide victory by the president’s party could leave it controlling all the seats in the legislature.
20 Dec 07
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