Black Market in Fuel Damages Kyrgyz Economy
A burgeoning trade in petrol smuggling is costing the Kyrgyz government millions of dollars in lost taxes.
21 Feb 05
Central Asia
New Arrest Swings 'Kazakgate' Open
US officials have arrested a man they say channelled bribes from oil giants to the Kazak government, which is now less and less able to keep the lid on the growing scandal.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Islamic Group Controversy
Human rights organisations are unconvinced by government claims that Hizb ut-Tahrir is preparing to fight for Saddam Hussein's Iraq.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: French Embassy Media Embargo
Views of French diplomats on Iraqi war ignored in pro-US Uzbek press.
21 Feb 05
Tajik Chernobyl Victims Still Waiting
A draft law addressing the problems of Tajik victims of the Chernobyl disaster has been delayed because of lack of funds.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Migration Prompts Security Worries
Thousands are leaving the impoverished southern regions for a better life in the north - leaving vital border areas under-populated.
21 Feb 05
Tajik Currency Offence Amnesty
President promises to pardon those returning capital held abroad unlawfully to Tajik banks.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Human Rights Defender Fights Back
Police threaten to send a prominent human rights activist back to a mental hospital - but she says she won't give up.
21 Feb 05
Jihad Calls in Kazakstan
Islamic radicals are expanding their propaganda campaign in southern Kazakstan.
21 Feb 05
Turkmenbashi Boosted by Moscow Deal
Energy and security agreement will benefit both countries - but has worrying implications for Turkmen opposition figures living in Russia.
21 Feb 05
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