Central Asia

Kyrgyz Opposition Fails to Seize Initiative

A new round of protests is promised at the end of October, but some doubt the opposition has the willpower needed to take on the president.

Human Rights Group Warns of Prison Unrest

A Step Toward Democracy?

Could HIV Slow Central Asian Economies?

Kyrgyzstan's Debt Dilemma

Tajiks Seek Southward Transport Routes

Georgia: Prison Abuse Under Spotlight

Claims that prison conditions in Georgia are worse than ever.

Anger at 'Biased' Coverage of Kyrgyz Political Scandal

State television reporting of a political dirty tricks campaign proves nothing has changed since the Akaev era, says the opposition.

Kyrgyz Ask World Bank to Manage Funds

Fears of Over-Hasty Green Legislation