Central Asia

Tajikistan's Atomic Dustbin

Years after uranium mining ended in northern Tajikistan, people are waking up to the threat posed by radioactive waste.

20 Nov 05

With few other options around, many parents send children to Turkish schools in hope of improving their chances in life.

20 Nov 05

A former minister sees huge challenges awaiting the president whom voters will pick on July 10.

20 Nov 05

Regional leaders join China and Russia in stressing the need for US bases to close, and for external forces to stop meddling.

20 Nov 05

One of the few independent papers, Nerui Sukhan, was back in business - briefly. Now it has been shut down again.

20 Nov 05

President Bakiev call to reconsider the American military presence in his country may signal a shift back to an older alliance with Russia.

20 Nov 05

Free healthcare is being replaced by paid services in Tajikistan, and patients worry the new system will be no better than the old.

20 Nov 05

Long-running dispute on Caspian oil reserves creates tensions which may ultimately harm Ashgabat more than Baku.

20 Nov 05

Is President Nazarbaev attempting to build a personality cult ahead of the next election?

20 Nov 05

Agricultural policies have led to a near collapse of the country’s farms.

20 Nov 05

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