Central Asia

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.

Has Karimov's Election Campaign Begun?

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.

HIV/AIDS Rate Still at Controllable Level

Caspian “Code of Conduct” Will Not Resolve Dispute

Kyrgyz Warn Neighbours of Possible Water Shortage

Hopes of Diversifying Europe's Gas Imports Reduced

GUAM Seeks Kazaks and Turkmen as Members

Insurance Fund Proposed for Migrant Workers

Poor Land Management Threatens Pastures