Kyrgyz Capital Gets a Makeover
Residents complain that they have been told to foot the bill for sprucing up Bishkek for a major meeting of regional states.
3 Jul 07
Central Asia
No Debate on Judicial Reform
3 Jul 07
Uzbek Government Concerned at Migration
The authorities have political as well as economic reasons for keeping a closer eye on people travelling abroad for work.
2 Jul 07
Kazakstan Considers Nuclear Industry
2 Jul 07
Tajik Migrants Fleeced by Shady Travel Firms
Taking the bus is the cheapest option for people hoping to earn a living in Russia, but they have little protection from unscrupulous tour organisers.
29 Jun 07
Has Karimov's Election Campaign Begun?
29 Jun 07
Reaping an Unripe Harvest in Uzbekistan
Cumbersome state planning and a shortage of harvesting equipment means wheat is being gathered in before it is ready, just to meet deadlines.
29 Jun 07
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