Tajikistan: Centrists on The March
New opposition party seeks to break the mould of Tajik politics
22 Feb 05
Central Asia
Uzbek Trade War Escalates
Government justifies border closure by accusing neighbouring states of economic aggression.
22 Feb 05
Uzbek Teachers Angry at Benefits Cut
Tashkent authorities keeping quiet about controversial plans to slash assistance to teachers.
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Parliament Under Threat
The opposition is certain parliament will be dissolved after a referendum on a new constitution next month.
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Disabled Workers Written Off
Restrictive legislation and a lack of special workplace provisions have combined to keep job-seeking invalids at home.
22 Feb 05
Tajikistan: Independent Newspapers Under Pressure
Opposition papers say government is interfering to stop them printing because of their critical political reporting.
22 Feb 05
Turkmenbashi Rattles Sabre
Build-up of Turkmen armed forces seen as response to growing international criticism.
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Bugging Affair
The alleged discovery of listening devices in opposition members’ offices provokes political storm.
22 Feb 05
TV Show Offends Muslims
Furious Mecca pilgrims find popular TV pundit’s remarks insulting.
22 Feb 05
Newspaper Slur Angers Uighurs
Kazak authorities come to defence of ethnic group attacked in media report.
22 Feb 05
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