Uzbekistan: A Wolf at the Door
Desert wolves come into conflict with man as habitat damage and extreme cold drive them to take livestock.
20 Nov 05
Central Asia
Kyrgyz Minorities to Back Akaev Parties
Ethnic communities are worried their fortunes may change if pro-regime parties fare badly in the approaching assembly ballot.
20 Nov 05
New Kazak Reform Could Hit Small-Time Farmers
People who keep a few cows out the back are the powerhouse of Kazak agriculture, but government plans to make them “legal” could put them out of business.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Election Update
In the sixth update on the campaign for the February 27 parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan, IWPR looks at key events of the week (RCA No. 350, 18-Feb-05)
20 Nov 05
Snowed Under in Tajikistan
Government faces criticism for waiting for natural disasters to happen rather than taking preventive measures.
20 Nov 05
Uzbekistan: Not the Usual Suspects
After arresting anyone regarded as an Islamic activist, the authorities appear to be widening the net.
20 Nov 05
Russia Woos Kyrgyz Politicians
Opposition members and ruling regime loyalists have all travelled to Moscow in recent weeks as Russia keeps its options open ahead of Kyrgyz parliamentary elections.
20 Nov 05
Comment: Kyrgyz Ballot to Sow Seeds for Future
However the Kyrgyz regime decides to act, it is in a strong position to shape not just this election but the presidential vote, too.
20 Nov 05
Tajikistan: Observers' Election Fears
Electoral violations and administrative obstacles are damaging Tajikistan’s chances of holding free and fair elections.
20 Nov 05
Gas Blasts Claim Tajik Victims
Casualties are mounting in Tajikistan where keeping warm in winter has deadly consequences.
20 Nov 05
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