Central Asia

Which Way to Political Reforms?

Leaving Turkmenistan Gets Even Harder

Getting out of Turkmenistan is becoming more difficult as the security agencies widen their net and bar more people from leaving the country.

Demolition of Hare Krishna Commune Seen as Discriminatory

Heads Roll but Agricultural Crisis Just Gets Worse

Kyrgyzstan Steps Back From the Brink

As Kyrgyzstan looked set to descend into deep political turmoil, parliament came up with an almost magical fix, allowing everyone to agree on a new constitution.

Inspecting the Inspectors

Privatisation Process Needs Review

Uncertainty Dogs Andijan Refugees

Most of the Uzbeks in Kyrgyzstan are in a legal no-man’s land with no legal status as refugees and the ever-present risk of deportation.

Smaller Power Stations Seen as the Future

Minister Wants Bigger Role for Local Mining Firms