Central Asia

Aral Needs More than Cash

Illegal Baby Trade Suspected in Kyrgyz Hospitals

Two arrests have heightened concern that corruption and poor record-keeping may allow babies to be spirited out of hospitals for illegal adoption.

Turkmenistan Sticks to Non-Aligned Stance

Mudslide Warnings Reach Villages Too Late

New Head of Pamir Power Firm Comes from NGO Post

Constitutional Deal on the Cards

New Courts for Commercial Disputes Could Foster Investment

Demonstrations Fall Short of Expectations

Rural Development Scheme Needs Public Support

Nazarbaev Gets Cold Feet on Political Reform