Central Asia

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

Curbing the Security Services

Only Tame NGOs Invited to Monitor Poll