Kazak Security Forces Bracing for Trouble
Military mount crowd-dispersal exercises as officials speak of need to bolster weapon stocks and scrutinise the opposition.
20 Nov 05
Central Asia
Less Civil Society in Kazakstan
Yet another set of changes to the law may further hamstring non-government groups.
20 Nov 05
Pro-Akaev Politician Gunned Down in Kyrgyzstan
Deputy’s murder causes consternation in an already jittery political situation.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz, Tajik Border Shooting Rings Alarm Bells
The death of a young Tajik on the country’s frontier with Kyrgyzstan ratchets up tensions.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyzstan: Uzbek Refugees Forcibly Returned
Rights activists outraged as Kyrgyz government sends Andijan refugees home.
20 Nov 05
Kazakstan: Dariga for President?
Though she firmly denies presidential ambitions, rumours are circulating that Dariga Nazarbaeva wants to replace her father.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyzstan: OSCE Election Charter “Patronising”
Candidates dismiss organisation’s proposal to bolster public confidence in the presidential election.
20 Nov 05
Bishkek in Turmoil Again
Government buildings in Bishkek stormed by huge crowds, just two months after similar demonstrations toppled government.
20 Nov 05
Uzbekistan: Andijan Residents “Tortured”
Locals said to have suffered beatings and sexual abuse during police questioning following May uprising.
20 Nov 05
Tajikistan: Border Bridge to Boost Economy
Big increase in movement of goods between Tajikistan and Afghanistan envisaged once new frontier link complete.
20 Nov 05
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