Central Asia

Afghanistan: New Year Frenzy

Thousands of joyous Afghans cram into central Mazar to celebrate their New Year.

22 Feb 05

Government forced to make concessions following outrage over violent police suppression of political protest.

22 Feb 05

Uzbekistan's conscript frontier guards are widely seen as a nuisance in neighbouring Kyrgyzstan.

22 Feb 05

New media regulation requires journalists to inform the government of critical articles months in advance.

22 Feb 05

A recent traffic accident in which an American soldier hit two women has renewed debate over the immunity status of foreign military personnel.

22 Feb 05

Kyrgyz deputy, released from prison following fierce protests, speaks to IWPR about the lessons the country must learn from the unrest.

22 Feb 05

A life of squalor, exploitation and violence awaits many seasonal workers in Russia.

22 Feb 05

Aggrieved by growing US criticism of his regime, Nazarbaev is transferring his affections to Moscow.

22 Feb 05

An ambiguous new law may allow President Niazov to lock up anyone found guilty of disagreeing with his policies.

22 Feb 05

Government pledges to stop private companies ripping off the state and abusing their workforce.

22 Feb 05

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