US Set for Long Stay in Central Asia
The US has said it won't contribute to the Afghan peacekeeping force, but it is stepping up military deployment elsewhere in the region.
22 Feb 05
Central Asia
Uzbekistan: Referendum Slated
Human rights activists criticise Uzbekistan's latest referendum on constitutional reform
22 Feb 05
Turkmenistan: Border Tensions Rise
The killing of a teenage Uzbek boy has heightened tensions along the border with Uzbekistan.
22 Feb 05
US Fails to Curb IMU Threat
America admits it hasn't managed to defeat Uzbek Islamists based in Afghanistan.
22 Feb 05
US Campaign Poses Threat to Central Asia
Washington's quest for allies in its war on terrorism risks democracy and human rights across Central Asia.
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Opposition Hunger Striker Dies
Government opponents call for the resignation of President Askar Akaev following the death during a hunger strike of human rights activist Sheraly Nazarkulov
22 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Journalists Abused by Mob of Women
Police "incite" market women into attacking journalists trying to cover Hizb-ut-Tahrir demonstration.
22 Feb 05
Dushanbe and Kabul Break the Ice
Tajikistan takes tentative steps to re-establishing ties with Afghanistan.
22 Feb 05
Kazakstan: Afghan Peacekeeping Controversy
Many Kazaks are appalled at the prospect of their boys serving in an Afghan peace force.
22 Feb 05
Turkmenistan: Diplomatic Defection Sparks Turmoil
Trouble looms for president Niazov as key envoy joins opposition
22 Feb 05
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