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
Central Asia
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
Kyrgyzstan: Fury Over Lavish Funeral Ban
Muslim leaders in Kyrgyzstan are urging the faithful to spend less money on burying their dead.
22 Feb 05
Tashkent 'Threatened' by Turkmen Reservoir
Tashkent fears a new Turkmen reservoir could have dire consequences for parts of Uzbekistan.
22 Feb 05
Kazakstan: Afghan Water Project Fears
Kazaks say international plan to siphon off Aral Sea water to Afghanistan could be disastrous.
22 Feb 05
Afghanistan: Durand Line Controversy Set to Resurface
The resolution of the longstanding frontier dispute between Pakistan and Afghanistan is key to a rapprochement between the two countries.
22 Feb 05
Afghan Movie Revival
Recent premier of new Afghan film raises hopes of post-Taleban cinema revival
22 Feb 05
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