Central Asia

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

Doctors accuse authorities of covering up outbreak of deadly disease.

21 Feb 05

Kyrgyz security services uncover alleged spying scandal in wake of critical parliamentary commission report into their working practices.

21 Feb 05

Authorities continue to create obstacles for school-leavers who want to study abroad.

21 Feb 05

Tajik women are caught between old-fashioned attitudes and modern expectations, as they struggle to raise their families alone.

21 Feb 05

Suburbs fall victim to Turkmen president’s grand design as he rebuilds the capital to his own taste.

21 Feb 05

Bumper grain figures look too good to be true, as the president announces even higher targets for next year.

21 Feb 05

In the last remaining expanses of water, fishermen in the Aral Sea region struggle to make a living.

21 Feb 05

Another civilian death as Uzbekistan continues policy of rigid border controls.

21 Feb 05

Dushanbe is hoping the opening of a frontier crossing with China will transform Tajik fortunes.

21 Feb 05

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