Monopoly Games in Kazakstan
Respected anti-monopoly chief slapped down after upsetting well-connected oligarch.
21 Feb 05
Central Asia
Turkmenistan's Rising Drugs Crisis
Opium and heroin becoming commonplace as authorities fail to tackle spiralling problem.
21 Feb 05
Tashkent Courts Moscow and Beijing
Regional gathering underlines Uzbekistan’s shifting foreign policy priorities.
21 Feb 05
Turkmenistan: Bride Tax Forces Women Into Exile
Turkmen women flee to Uzbekistan to get around decree that places too high a price on their happiness.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan's Fading Romance With the West
President Akaev’s warning that outside forces are pushing for a Georgian-style revolution looks like a tactic to ward off criticism of next year’s elections.
21 Feb 05
Turkmenistan's Foreign Uzbeks
Uzbeks living on the wrong side of the border are told to get Turkmen passports – or get out.
21 Feb 05
Mould Breaking Kyrgyz Politicians
Kyrgyz voters are looking to a new generation of politicians to improve their quality of life.
21 Feb 05
Information Vacuum
Self-censorship, low wages and poor technical resources are destroying independent journalism in Karakalpakstan.
21 Feb 05
Uzbek Terror Suspects' Families Targeted
The detention of militants' relatives has raised yet more concern over Uzbekistan's dismal human rights record.
21 Feb 05
President Puts Dampener on Uzbek Weddings
Uzbeks are being forced to tone down their traditionally sumptuous wedding celebrations
21 Feb 05
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