Uzbekistan: Affluent Suicide Bombers
Alarming evidence that some of those involved in recent violence were from middle-class homes with no history of Islamic radicalism.
21 Feb 05
Central Asia
Kazakstan: Building a Future
No one denies the need for affordable housing - the question is whether the government can deliver on its promises to build it.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan's Cautious Mullahs
Religious leaders follow government line in imposing controls on Islamic activism.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Softly, Softly
Police try to modify fearsome image after being deliberately targeted in attacks.
21 Feb 05
Tajikistan: Concern at New Islamic Group
Despite keeping a watchful eye on Islamic groups, officials say they failed to notice a radical organisation until the killing of a Christian preacher.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Villagers Scorn Landslide Threat
People in the south of the republic are refusing to leave for safer areas despite latest landslide deaths.
21 Feb 05
Kazaks and Kyrgyz at Odds Over Gas
The Kazaks say they’ll build a new pipeline to stop Kyrgyzstan taking their gas – but many believe it will never happen.
21 Feb 05
Kazak Heavyweight Takes on President
Disgruntled politician says he will try to force President Nazarbaev to step down.
21 Feb 05
Central Asian Leaders Suffocating Democracy
Leaders in Central Asia are turning their countries into authoritarian states.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan Poised for Cotton Boom
Dazzled by the prospect of soaring profits on the world cotton market, the Uzbek government seems unlikely to share its good fortune with the impoverished workforce.
21 Feb 05
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