Kyrgyz Language Controversy
Kyrgyzstan's attempts to make Kyrgyz its official language have alienated Russian-speakers
21 Feb 05
Central Asia
Kazak Weapons Scandals
The Kazak authorities are believed to be involved in a series of illegal weapons sales
21 Feb 05
No End to Uzbek Terror
Exiled Uzbek terrorists appear determined to continue their struggle against the Taskent authorities
21 Feb 05
Uzbek Militants Expelled from Tajikistan
Under pressure from other Central Asian states, the Tajik authorities have expelled one of the region's most dangerous terrorist groups.
21 Feb 05
Investors Shun Uzbekistan
Foreign companies frustrated with the slow pace of reform in Uzbekistan are pulling out of the country
21 Feb 05
Bishkek 'Slaves'
The Kyrgyz authorities do little to prevent the exploitation of Bishkek's massive illegal workforce.
21 Feb 05
Water Dispute Threatens Central Asian stability
Astana is seriously concerned over plans by China to divert several cross-border rivers
21 Feb 05
Five Held in Tajik Embassy Drugs Scandal
A diplomatic storm has blown up in Central Asia after the Kazak authorities discovered the Tajik embassy chauffeur was using his boss's car to ferry drugs across the republic
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Snub Chechen Refugees
Chechen refugees sheltering in Kyrgyzstan are finding it hard to make ends meet
21 Feb 05
'Good News' from Uzbekistan
Uzbeks have little idea of what's happening in their own country let alone abroad
21 Feb 05
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