Central Asia

Information Vacuum

Self-censorship, low wages and poor technical resources are destroying independent journalism in Karakalpakstan.

21 Feb 05

The detention of militants' relatives has raised yet more concern over Uzbekistan's dismal human rights record.

21 Feb 05

Uzbeks are being forced to tone down their traditionally sumptuous wedding celebrations

21 Feb 05

Kyrgyz voters seem to have little to gain from voting in forthcoming presidential elections

21 Feb 05

Russia's Kazak minority is stepping up its call for autonomy, mirroring demands by Russians in Kazakstan.

21 Feb 05

The West is losing out to Russia in its attempts to exert influence over Central Asia

21 Feb 05

Con-merchants preying on a Kyrgyz thirst for a better life are making a killing out of bogus job opportunities in the United States

21 Feb 05

Human rights organisations are voicing growing concern at the number of executions in Uzbekistan

21 Feb 05

Journalists in Tajikistan struggle against the twin spectres of censorship and intimidation

21 Feb 05

Kyrgyz ambassadors fear their government's controversial election proposals will further undermine the country's international reputation

21 Feb 05

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