Central Asia

Moscow 'Builds Bridges' with Tashkent

Russian move against Muslim radicals seen as overture towards Uzbekistan.

22 Feb 05

Kyrgyz hopes of a new life are dashed in Czech detention camps.

22 Feb 05

In spite of ban on unauthorised drug sales, Kazaks continue to buy potions from market traders - sometimes with deadly results.

22 Feb 05

Upcoming curbs on advertising could finish off many independent papers.

22 Feb 05

Impoverished doctors have been charging patients for medicines and services that should be free.

22 Feb 05

A penniless Fergana resident cycles 300 km to the capital to take state-run newspapers to task for "ignoring" the problems facing ordinary people.

22 Feb 05

Growing border problems with neighboring states explain Bishkek's moves to strengthen ties with Moscow.

22 Feb 05

Turkmenbashi moves to cut his country off from the outside world.

22 Feb 05

Akaev opponents insist they have been targeted since the president coasted to victory in a referendum earlier this month.

22 Feb 05

Rash of teen suicides blamed on poverty and lack of prospects for the young.

22 Feb 05

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