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
Central Asia
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
The Taleban Effect
The Taleban's latest victory in Afghanistan has sent shock waves across Central Asia
21 Feb 05
Puppet Kyrgyz Elders
Kyrgyz President Askar Akaev wheels out the country's elders to bolster his cause
21 Feb 05
Drought Devastates Region
Central Asia has been hit by one of the worst droughts in living memory
21 Feb 05
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