Kyrgyz Prosecutor Attacks Media “Distortions”
Tough talk from general prosecutor Kambaraly Kongantiev has sparked fears of censorship.
28 Nov 05
Central Asia
Hackles Raised Over Dushanbe Development
New hotels could bring jobs and tourists, but not everyone is convinced.
26 Nov 05
Vetting, Turkmen-Style
Employment policy in Turkmenistan accused of being racist and discriminatory.
26 Nov 05
Turkmen Leader Wins on Gas Deal
President Niazov seems to be on a roll, extracting the best possible deal on the gas he sells Ukraine. But how long will his winning streak last?
24 Nov 05
Language Controversy in Kyrgyzstan
As pressure grows for curbs on the status of the Russian language, some argue that alone will do nothing to promote the use of Kyrgyz.
24 Nov 05
Cool Welcome for Meskhetians
Muslims exiled by Stalin are to be legally entitled to go back at last, but convincing many Georgians this is a good idea is likely to be a difficult task.
23 Nov 05
Turkmenistan: Orthodox Faith Under Siege
Followers of Orthodoxy feel increasingly beleaguered as Turkmenbashi seeks to control the church.
22 Nov 05
Dramatic Protest in Kyrgyzstan
Dissatisfaction at government handling of a political murder case prompts victim's brother to set himself alight.
20 Nov 05
No Rivals Allowed at Turkmen Leader's Court
Who would choose to be a minister in a government subjected to never-ending purges?
20 Nov 05
Andijan: A Policeman's Account
Senior officer says “thousands” killed and their bodies systematically concealed.
20 Nov 05
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