Kazak-Uzbek Border Lottery
Villagers living along the frontier in limbo as they wait to see which side of the line they end up on.
21 Feb 05
Central Asia
Uzbekistan: No Veil of Silence
Devout Muslim women join human rights group to defend their beleaguered position.
21 Feb 05
Russia Homes in On Caspian Oil
The creation of a new oil exploration consortium combining three of Russia's major energy companies highlights Moscow's growing interest in the Caspian region
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Private Relives Batken Nightmare
A veteran of military operations against Islamic guerrillas in the Batken region of Kyrgyzstan has told of how the Central Asian troops were ill equipped and poorly led.
21 Feb 05
Tajikistan Moves Against Militants
Dushanbe mounts offensive against Islamic guerrillas following regional criticism of its apparent toleration of the militants.
21 Feb 05
Fatal Kyrgyz Addiction
The authorities in Kyrgyzstan are concerned over growing levels of alcoholism
21 Feb 05
Kazakstan Bolsters Defences
Having taken a good hard look at its neighbors, Kazakstan has decided to begin serious work on improving its national security.
21 Feb 05
Uzbek Rebel Amnesty
The Uzbek president has handed what some believe to be a long overdue olive branch to Islamic rebels.
21 Feb 05
Russian Taleban Overtures
Moscow appears to have come to the conclusion that it must work with the Taleban
21 Feb 05
Islamists On The March
There are growing fears that the Taleban may be preparing to assist Muslim extremists in Central Asia.
21 Feb 05
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