Toxic Spill Dispute Revived in Kyrgyzstan
Following the removal of a government that environmentalists accuse of covering up a major cyanide spill, there are renewed efforts to secure compensation.
17 Mar 06
Central Asia
Tajik Islamists Hesitate Over Political Direction
Opinions within the leadership of Central Asia’s only parliamentary Muslim party appear divided on how to contest this year’s presidential election.
11 Mar 06
Kyrgyzstan's Silicon Valley
A dump that houses waste from a uranium plant offers a risky way of earning a living.
11 Mar 06
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Angren was once the pride of Soviet Uzbekistan, but residents now scrape a miserable existence.
7 Mar 06
Kyrgyzstan Gets New Speaker
Marat Sultanov promises to unite a divided chamber, but some are concerned that President Bakiev will exert more control over parliament.
6 Mar 06
Back to School for Afghan Turkmen?
The first-ever ethnic Turkmen education minister takes steps to get his people to go to school.
6 Mar 06
Uzbekistan's Industrial Powerhouse Falls on Hard Times
Angren was once the pride of Soviet Uzbekistan, but residents now scrape a miserable existence.
22 Feb 06
Kyrgyz Speaker Resigns in Row with President
A personal conflict between president and parliamentary chairman mirrors the chasm between the institutions they represent.
20 Feb 06
Tajik School Deaths Prompt Debate
Tragic fire at special needs school raises wider concerns about lack of resources for disabled children.
14 Feb 06
Kazakstan: Bordering on Theft
An official alleges senior officials were involved in an embezzlement scheme, but no important figure has yet been charged.
13 Feb 06
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