Land Rights and Wrongs in Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek’s squatters anger local residents, while some observers believe the land movement is being stage-managed for political ends.
11 Nov 05
Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan Tells US to Pay Up for Air Base
The United States needs Kyrgyzstan more than ever, but authorities in Bishkek are telling the Americans to show them the money.
10 Nov 05
Abkhazia Offers Citizenship to Diaspora
A new law will offer citizenship to anyone of Abkhaz origin, even if they were not born in the republic.
10 Nov 05
Turkmenistan: Election Talk Postponed
The supreme legislative body votes not to discuss presidential elections until 2009, despite hints from the Turkmen leader that he might not stay on forever.
5 Nov 05
Tajikistan: Ismaili Resurgence
Members of a minority faith punch above their weight as their spiritual leader is also a major aid donor.
5 Nov 05
Kygyzstan: Furore Over Crushing of Prison Revolt
State ombudsman hits out at bloody operation against rebellious prisoners.
5 Nov 05
Azerbaijan Poll Concessions: Too Little Too Late?
President Aliev has taken steps to ensure a fairer election, but his opponents say it comes too late to create a level playing-field.
4 Nov 05
Battle Lines Drawn for Azeri Election
Opinion is still divided on whether the opposition can topple the government at the ballot box – and whether the vote will be fair enough to show the true results.
4 Nov 05
Kyrgyzstan: Rising Teen Pregnancy Blamed on Ignorance
Sex education remains a controversial topic in Kyrgyzstan, where abortion is usually the solution to unwanted pregnancies.
3 Nov 05
Tajik NGOs Flourish But Lack Political Bite
Though most agree they do good work, women-led NGOs are vulnerable to accusations of being too close to the government.
20 Oct 05
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