Central Asia

Uzbek Fruit Farm Squeezed Out

Five-year sentence meted out to small-time farmer shows power of local bosses.

21 Feb 05

Men who abuse women evade prosecution because their victims are reluctant to come forward.

21 Feb 05

Although the main opposition leader is safely in jail, the government is keeping close watch on his home village.

21 Feb 05

Huge challenges ahead for persecuted Erk party, operating unhindered for the first time in a decade.

21 Feb 05

Akaev's plans to have all public sector workers kitted out in uniforms provoke resentment

21 Feb 05

A new strategy for boosting Kazakstan's oil industry reflects concern that foreign interest will wane as Iraq comes on stream.

21 Feb 05

Decision to amend several areas of the constitution may backfire on President Rahmonov.

21 Feb 05

IWPR investigation paints dismal picture of abuse and neglect in the mental healthcare system.

21 Feb 05

A leading government figure has apparently switched allegiance to the opposition, but critics say it’s all part of a complex game.

21 Feb 05

Villagers living along a newly-drawn frontier fear they will lose out, whichever side they end up on.

21 Feb 05

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