Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan: State Broadcaster Forced to Reform

The prime minister has admitted his government has lost the information war after biased TV reports of a fatal riot sparked widespread anger.

21 Feb 05

The Islamic establishment in Dushanbe is concerned that a growing number of young people are joining non-Muslim faith groups.

21 Feb 05

Government denies claims that its much trumpeted media reforms are a sham

21 Feb 05

Much of the soccer violence last Sunday was directed at Asians who are increasingly being targeted by the city's thuggish fans.

21 Feb 05

The fallout from the deaths of six demonstrators in the Aksy region continues to haunt the government.

21 Feb 05

Justice has been done but doubt remains over Tashkent's willingness to send a clear warning to its security force.

21 Feb 05

Penniless Uzbek farmers are trying to eke out a living by searching for gold dust in abandoned Soviet-era mines.

21 Feb 05

Political instability and poor facilities combine to put the dampners on the Kyrgyz tourist industry.

21 Feb 05

If their country is to have a future, Tajikistan's regional powers must work together to repair an economy devastated by war and natural disasters.

21 Feb 05

Impoverished young sportsmen play deadly game with rich rewards.

21 Feb 05

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