Turkmen President's Prophet Motive
President Niyazov has decided that being called 'great' is one thing, a 'prophet' quite another
21 Feb 05
Central Asia
Bishkek Landmine Fears
Kyrgyzstan claims Uzbek landmines are endangering the lives of frontier communities.
21 Feb 05
No End to Afghan Fighting
Afghanistan is bracing itself for yet more fighting as the Taliban and the Northern Alliance shun peace talks.
21 Feb 05
Karakalpak Family Values
Despite warnings over the mental and physical dangers of intermarriage Karakalpak traditions prevail
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Tourist Drive 'Flops'
Bishkek struggles to persuade foreigners to visit the country
21 Feb 05
Violence Plagues Kofarnikhon
Four years after the end of the Tajik civil war, Kofarnikhon is still blighted by gun battles
21 Feb 05
Campaigning Uzbek Reporter 'Framed'
An Uzbek journalist with a reputation for exposing corruption could soon find himself behind bars
21 Feb 05
Tajik Violence May Threaten Aid
Dushanbe fears downturn in aid after renewed clashes between security forces and criminal groups
21 Feb 05
Locals Suffer in Enclaves Impasse
Harsh border controls around the numerous enclaves dotted along both sides of the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border cause misery for local people
21 Feb 05
Corrupt Kyrgyz Courts
President Akaev seems incapable of reforming a judicial system riddled with corruption.
21 Feb 05
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