Central Asia
Uzbekistan Cold-shoulders Refugees
The Uzbek government claims it cannot afford to grant refugees even the most basic civil rights
Kyrgyz Traders in 'Customs Hell'
Relentless harassment on the Russian border has reportedly driven ruined Kyrgyz businessmen to suicide
Central Asian Transport Rivalry
Both Kazakstan and Uzbekistan are eager to be seen as a gateway between East and West
Russia Slaps Tougher Controls on Kazak Border
The introduction of new border controls on the Kazak-Russian frontier is being interpreted as a warning from the Kremlin
Kyrgyz Parliament Under Threat
President Akaev seems intent on exerting greater control over the Kyrgyz parliament
Karimov U-turn on Islam
President Karimov is reversing his government's once tolerant attitude towards Islam
Tashkent 'Wahhabis' on Trial
Uzbek security forces have charged religious leaders at a Tashkent mosque with hatching a plot to overthrow the government
Kyrgyz Anger Over Business Scandals
Bishkek politicians fume over officials' collusion with dodgy Turkish businessmen