Uzbek Visa Controversy
The lives of residents in border areas of Uzbekistan are being turned upside down by new visa restrictions
21 Feb 05
Central Asia
Building Bridges with the Taleban
Central Asian republics need to adopt a more realistic approach to the troublesome war in neighbouring Afghanistan.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan Isolated Over Kulov Trial
Kyrgyzstan faces increasing international isolation as the government of President Askar Akaev pushes ahead with the criminal prosecution of his main political rival.
21 Feb 05
Nazarbaev Granted Lifetime Powers
Opponents of President Nazarbaev are accusing him of turning Kazakstan into a feudal state.
21 Feb 05
Migrants Compound Almaty's Problems
Almaty's social and economic problems are exacerbated by the influx of rural folk
21 Feb 05
Tashkent Show Trials
Human rights groups say a series of Tashkent show trials are a stunt aimed at exaggerating the threat posed by Muslim extremists
21 Feb 05
Shanghai Five To Be Transformed
Uzbekistan to join new body to tackle instability in the region
21 Feb 05
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