Central Asia

Concern at Dostum Appointment

Many worry that awarding a senior post to a regional power-broker is a step in the wrong direction.

18 Nov 05

The government deploys a division of forest rangers to stop further depletion of forests – but will it be effective?

18 Nov 05

The effects of a hard winter take their toll as flooding hits rural areas.

18 Nov 05

To a visitor from Kabul, the western city of Herat seems like paradise.

18 Nov 05

Four Afghan students win top prizes in international competition and change some minds in the process.

18 Nov 05

Traffickers see planned river crossing to Central Asia as gift that will smooth their path.

18 Nov 05

Violence has surged as the election draws closer, but the insurgents say their real objective is to oust the Kabul government.

18 Nov 05

Lack of documents and witnesses prevents victims of Stalin deportation claiming their rights.

18 Nov 05

First rumblings of the contest to be the next Armenian president.

18 Nov 05

Jailing of leading party figure fits a pattern of wider clampdown on politicians opposed to President Rahmonov.

17 Nov 05

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