Central Asia

Uzbek Death Penalty on Trial

The president says capital punishment is to end – but not before it could be applied to those convicted in the latest controversial trial.

20 Nov 05

Anti-mafia officers appeal for resources in the war on organised crime.

20 Nov 05

The government bans grain imports saying the country has too much food, then impounds consignments to cover up shortages.

20 Nov 05

As the West holds back from investing in Uzbekistan, there are others eager to take what pickings there are.

20 Nov 05

First-ever joint military exercises between Uzbekistan and Russia unlikely to be the last as the two draw closer.

20 Nov 05

Rumours that the Americans plan to use an air base in Turkmenistan appear to have little real substance.

20 Nov 05

The hefty sentence handed down to a leading politician is viewed as a warning from the authorities to an already weak opposition.

20 Nov 05

Secretary of state’s travel itinerary was a political statement in itself – be nice to the Kyrgyz, and snub the Uzbeks.

20 Nov 05

Opponents say a year-long freeze on demonstrations would go against the constitution and the whole spirit of political change.

20 Nov 05

An ongoing wave of sackings looks increasingly like an attempt by the president to scare off anyone who might be thinking about regime change.

20 Nov 05

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