Central Asia

Worrying Attack on Leading Tajik Editor

Few believe Rajabi Mirzo was the victim of a random mugging, given the critical stance of his newspaper.

21 Feb 05

Attacks on American and Israeli embassies suggest Uzbek authorities have a new Islamic opposition force to contend with.

21 Feb 05

Officials say Feliks Kulov won’t be allowed out of prison until next year’s presidential election is over.

21 Feb 05

Corruption and bureaucracy make life difficult for fledgling entrepreneurs.

21 Feb 05

Capital remains tense after arrest of powerful figure who fell out of favour with the authorities.

21 Feb 05

United States broadcaster’s decision to end Uzbek radio broadcasts could not have come at a worse time.

21 Feb 05

Unloved police force has become a prime target for Islamic militants.

21 Feb 05

Large-scale military exercise in the Kyrgyz mountains sparks calls for preventive as well as reactive responses to insurgent threat.

21 Feb 05

Concerns voiced at new plan to make learner drivers sit exam on president’s writings.

21 Feb 05

As bureaucratic obstacles grow on the Kazak-Uzbek border, local smugglers do their best to circumvent the rules.

21 Feb 05

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