Central Asia

Fatal Kyrgyz Addiction

The authorities in Kyrgyzstan are concerned over growing levels of alcoholism

21 Feb 05

Having taken a good hard look at its neighbors, Kazakstan has decided to begin serious work on improving its national security.

21 Feb 05

The Uzbek president has handed what some believe to be a long overdue olive branch to Islamic rebels.

21 Feb 05

Moscow appears to have come to the conclusion that it must work with the Taleban

21 Feb 05

There are growing fears that the Taleban may be preparing to assist Muslim extremists in Central Asia.

21 Feb 05

The Taleban's latest victory in Afghanistan has sent shock waves across Central Asia

21 Feb 05

Kyrgyz President Askar Akaev wheels out the country's elders to bolster his cause

21 Feb 05

Central Asia has been hit by one of the worst droughts in living memory

21 Feb 05

Medics fear a critical shortage of contraceptives in Uzbekistan could push up the birth rate.

21 Feb 05

An unlikely political alliance in Kyrgyzstan is threatening an upset in forthcoming presidential elections

21 Feb 05

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