Kyrgyz Language Dispute
Simmering linguistic divisions are raising the political temperature in Kyrgyzstan
21 Feb 05
Central Asia
Central Asians Driven to Despair
In Central Asia's harsh economic climate, suicide has become the third most common cause of death
21 Feb 05
Kulov Release Raises Suspense
The acquittal of prominent opposition leader Felix Kulov transforms Kyrgyz political scene
21 Feb 05
Guerrillas Raid Uzbekistan
Relations between Tashkent and Dushanbe appear to holding firm despite recriminations following a raid on Uzbekistan by rebels thought to have crossed from Tajikistan.
21 Feb 05
Local Communities Uprooted
Evacuated villagers meet hostile reception in regional capital as clashes continue with guerrillas in southern Uzbekistan.
21 Feb 05
Fighting Continues in Southern Uzbekistan
Guerrillas in southern Uzbekistan are surrounded and running out of ammunition, official sources claim
21 Feb 05
Batken Conflict Returns
For the second year in succession guerrillas break into the Batken region in southern Kyrgyzstan
21 Feb 05
Incursions Part of Bigger Picture
An upsurge in activity by Islamic fundamentalist guerrillas across three Central Asian republics points to the influence of external forces
21 Feb 05
Interrogation Hospitalises Newspaper Editor
The deputy editor of a leading independent Kyrgyz daily is in hospital following a prolonged interrogation by Kyrgyz national security officers
21 Feb 05
Tajikistan's Guerrilla Dilemma
Internal political divisions restrict Tajikistan's efforts to crush Islamic guerrillas
21 Feb 05
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