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
Central Asia
Shanghai Five To Be Transformed
Uzbekistan to join new body to tackle instability in the region
21 Feb 05
Turkmen President's Prophet Motive
President Niyazov has decided that being called 'great' is one thing, a 'prophet' quite another
21 Feb 05
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
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