Central Asia

Ask No Questions, Uzbek Media Told

Government officials are increasingly reluctant to open up to foreign media.

21 Feb 05

Human rights groups voice concerns about accolade EBRD meeting will give Uzbekistan.

21 Feb 05

High-level talks with Moscow leader fail to meet Tajik expectations of Russian investment.

21 Feb 05

Killer landslides could spread radioactive pollution across much of southern Kyrgyzstan

21 Feb 05

EBRD urges improvements in human rights and economic policy, but Uzbek government shows no sign of budging.

21 Feb 05

Crunch time as Ashgabat forces dual passport holders to choose to stay or leave the country.

21 Feb 05

Uzbeks dismiss medics’ advice over dangers of traditional cots.

21 Feb 05

Fraudsters invent new ways to trick the gullible out of their savings.

21 Feb 05

Officials believe the United States should tackle Afghanistan's thriving opium industry as a matter of urgency.

21 Feb 05

Veteran political editor dismissed following live broadcast that cast Karimov in an unfavourable light.

21 Feb 05

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