Central Asia

The Taleban Effect

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

Bishkek government plans to boost foreign visitors fall flat leaving many tourist traders empty-handed.

21 Feb 05

Turkmenbashi's reforms and traditional values are forcing women into subjugation, destitution and prostitution.

21 Feb 05

In Kazakstan, the president counts for everything and the constitution for nothing.

21 Feb 05

Uigurs angry over Bishkek claim that murder of community leader was politically-motivated.

21 Feb 05

Hard up Uzbeks have mixed feelings about their government's grandiose Independence Day celebrations.

21 Feb 05

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