Akaev Provokes Constitutional Reform Storm
President reneges on pledge to include opposition in drafting highly-publicised amendments to the constitution.
22 Feb 05
Central Asia
Uzbekistan: Kazak Border Shut After 'Hygiene Scare'
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
Kyrgyz Fears Over Tajik Border Talks
Violent border clashes do not bode well for talks to resolve a Soviet-era dispute.
22 Feb 05
Turkmenistan: Gulag Threat for Dissenters
President Niazov looks to crack down further on his opponents in the wake of last year’s alleged assassination attempt.
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Fury Over New Constitution
President's critics say his proposed constitutional changes will make the country a virtual dictatorship.
22 Feb 05
Turkmen Face Crippling Travel Curbs
Mushrooming checkpoints along major routes have made Turkmen citizens foreigners in their own country.
22 Feb 05
Tajikistan Courts Turkmenbashi
Dushanbe and Ashgabat forge new alliance that may help them resist Uzbekistan's influence in the region.
22 Feb 05
Gas Shortages Leave Uzbeks in the Cold
Uzbekistan is increasing its fuel exports at a time when many of its people are freezing in their homes.
22 Feb 05
Tajikistan: Centrists on The March
New opposition party seeks to break the mould of Tajik politics
22 Feb 05
Uzbek Trade War Escalates
Government justifies border closure by accusing neighbouring states of economic aggression.
22 Feb 05
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