Central Asia

Tajik Border Region Awaits Afghan Poll Outcome

Tajikistan's Military Dogged by Bullying Problems

Kazak Authorities Chip Away at Free Expression

Experts think government is losing confidence in its ability to win "information war".

Kyrgyz Migrants' Children Left Behind

Experts warn of psychological impact of prolonged parental absence.

Changes to Kazakstan Criminal Law Seen as Threat to Human Rights

Renewed campaign on potentially far-reaching legal changes that are now before parliament.

Kazak President Recycles Prime Minister

Ex-premier Karim Masimov seen as loyal to the president, and as someone who can help refocus on China amid Russia worries.

Tajik Authorities Target Opponents' Lawyers

After opposition members, those who dare to defend them find themselves facing trial.

Tajik Police Tighten Up Disclosure Rules on Minors

Kyrgyzstan: Parliamentary Prayer Room Meets With Resistance

Questions raised about foreign funding source as well as a possible weakening of secular principles.

Communities Struggle to Overcome Kyrgyz-Tajik Border Tensions

Once-positive relationships have been damaged by flare-ups in disputed frontier areas.