IMU in Retreat
Uzbekistan's Islamic militants badly beaten in Afghanistan are trying to retreat to their former stronghold in the Tajik mountains.
21 Feb 05
Central Asia
Security on Tajik-Afghan Border Tightened
Both Tajik and Russian border forces admitted last week that Islamic militants could be attempting to re-enter Tajikistan.
21 Feb 05
Child Labour Rising As Uzbek Economy Worsens
Families are pulling their youngsters out of school and putting them to work to ensure that there is food on the table
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Coalition Planes Blamed for Local Woes
Villagers want compensation for harvest failures and health problems that they blame on foreign bombers.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Missionaries Lure Youngsters
The authorities' crackdown on Islamic radicalism appears to have prompted many young Uzbeks to join the growing number of Christian groups in the country.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Anti-Government Anger Grows
Opposition warns of "extreme measures" if those responsible for Aksy protesters' deaths are not punished.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Find Kin in Khakassia
Khakass people urge Kyrgyz traders to stay and help preserve their gene pool.
21 Feb 05
Tajikistan: Population Explosion Threatens Economy
The government is taking steps to stop its population growing out of control and straining its meagre resources.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Traders Protest Over Tax
Market stallholders say that a large increase in duty on imported goods will drive them to ruin.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Gays Face Blackmail Menace
Police said to be threatening to "out" Bishkek homosexuals unless they pay hefty bribes.
21 Feb 05
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