Central Asia

Central Asia Rights Record Set to Worsen?

The targeting of high profile figures may have grave implications for opponents of the region's regimes.

22 Feb 05

The former Soviet republic appears to be cutting its traditional ties with Russia to capitalise on its post-September 11 strategic importance.

22 Feb 05

President reneges on pledge to include opposition in drafting highly-publicised amendments to the constitution.

22 Feb 05

Tashkent claims it is sealing the frontier in the interests of hygiene, but many believe it merely wants to stop imports from Kazakstan.

22 Feb 05

Violent border clashes do not bode well for talks to resolve a Soviet-era dispute.

22 Feb 05

President Niazov looks to crack down further on his opponents in the wake of last year’s alleged assassination attempt.

22 Feb 05

President's critics say his proposed constitutional changes will make the country a virtual dictatorship.

22 Feb 05

Mushrooming checkpoints along major routes have made Turkmen citizens foreigners in their own country.

22 Feb 05

Dushanbe and Ashgabat forge new alliance that may help them resist Uzbekistan's influence in the region.

22 Feb 05

Uzbekistan is increasing its fuel exports at a time when many of its people are freezing in their homes.

22 Feb 05

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