Central Asia

Uzbekistan's Desolation Row

Sister of jailed "terrorist" says he faces imminent execution on the basis of flawed trial.

21 Feb 05

Russians are trying to leave Turkmenistan in droves, but face huge bureaucratic hurdles.

21 Feb 05

Post-Soviet system lacks the cash or techniques to keep rodents from spreading fear and disease in Fergana valley.

21 Feb 05

The independent press is under attack in Central Asia's freest state.

21 Feb 05

Uzbek leaders again pledge to end restrictive currency policies - do they really mean it this time?

21 Feb 05

Chickens and cattle are banned from the capital in a bid to turn Ashgabat into "the ideal city".

21 Feb 05

Former interior minister presents himself as an opposition leader, but has a chequered past.

21 Feb 05

Education officials remove "depraved" sex education book from the curriculum.

21 Feb 05

Uzbekistan's government coerces farmers into keeping silkworms - and then forgets to pay them.

21 Feb 05

Discriminatory practices are limiting ethnic Russians higher education prospects.

21 Feb 05

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