War of Words Over Frontier Killing
Kyrgyzstan angered by apparent impunity of Uzbek border guards who shot and killed a civilian.
21 Feb 05
Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan: Growing Alarm at Gas Theft
National gas provider facing crisis caused by wily Kyrgyz pilfering supplies.
21 Feb 05
Tajikistan: A Brief Homecoming
Dissident journalist comes back home after years in exile, but leaves quickly when he feels threatened.
21 Feb 05
Central Asians Fleeced in Moscow
In the Russian capital, rogue property agents rob migrants desperate for someone cheap to stay – and it’s all legal.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Punitive Treatment
Shocking stories of abuse from drug abuse clinic, where even the neighbours say they can see inmates being beaten up.
21 Feb 05
Mysterious Disappearances in Uzbekistan
An Arabic teacher disappears without trace amid concerns that police might implicate him in March violence.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Officials Criticise Western Contact With Islamists
Security services say backing human rights for banned Islamist group only encourages it to grow.
21 Feb 05
Tajik Islamic Paper Sacks Modernising Editor
Dismissal of reformer seen as sign that some Islamic party members aren’t ready for change.
21 Feb 05
Turkmen Doctors Fear Epidemic
Doctors accuse authorities of covering up outbreak of deadly disease.
21 Feb 05
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