Central Asia

Kyrgyz "Slaves" on Kazak Plantations

Migrants from Kyrgyzstan who take jobs on Kazak farms find they are trapped into cheap labour with no rights.

14 Nov 05

Several explanations have been offered for the delay in opening Russia's air base in Kant.

14 Nov 05

Uzbekistan's most famous imprisoned dissident, Muhammad Bekjanov, vows to continue his political struggle.

14 Nov 05

Samarkand’s fabled buildings patched up in thoughtless effort to bring tourists.

14 Nov 05

Opposition shows no sign of easing pressure on President Akaev's regime one year on from rally that shook the republic.

14 Nov 05

IWPR marks the 200th edition of its Reporting Central Asia with mixed feelings.

14 Nov 05

The closure of the Uzbek border with Kazakstan has spawned a thriving new trade.

14 Nov 05

Law enforcers suspected of corrupt practices to meet near-impossible arrest quotas set by the Tashkent authorities.

14 Nov 05

Kyrgyzstan's traditional ally pledges assistance amid unrest which local officials claim has been provoked by groups funded by Western agencies.

14 Nov 05

Russia is trying hard to revive its influence in a region it has neglected without alienating Washington in the process.

14 Nov 05

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