Central Asia

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

Views of French diplomats on Iraqi war ignored in pro-US Uzbek press.

21 Feb 05

A draft law addressing the problems of Tajik victims of the Chernobyl disaster has been delayed because of lack of funds.

21 Feb 05

Thousands are leaving the impoverished southern regions for a better life in the north - leaving vital border areas under-populated.

21 Feb 05

President promises to pardon those returning capital held abroad unlawfully to Tajik banks.

21 Feb 05

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

Islamic radicals are expanding their propaganda campaign in southern Kazakstan.

21 Feb 05

Energy and security agreement will benefit both countries - but has worrying implications for Turkmen opposition figures living in Russia.

21 Feb 05

Jailed opposition leader's move to a more open prison may be ruse to keep him locked up for longer.

21 Feb 05

A jailed opposition leader's plea for a government pardon has led to speculation that he was tortured and drugged.

21 Feb 05

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