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
Central Asia
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
Turkmenistan: Fate of Kurbanmuradov Uncertain
Little has been heard of one of the president’s longest serving officials since his arrest last month.
20 Nov 05
Tajik Blasts Jangle Nerves
Reluctance to identify Dushanbe bombers reflects fears over escalation in political tensions.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyzstan: More Uzbeks May be Sent Back
Bishkek government insists “dangerous criminals” amongst Uzbek refugees must go.
20 Nov 05
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