Central Asia

Kyrgyz Tourism Hopes Dashed

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

Afghanistan's anti-Taleban forces have suffered a severe blow, with the death of their charismatic leader.

21 Feb 05

Osama bin Laden has established an international Islamic army in Afghanistan.

21 Feb 05

Central Asian states pledge support for American bid to pursue those responsible for last week's outrages.

21 Feb 05

Roadside beatings and bleak rehabilitation camps are favoured treatments for drug addicts in Kazakstan.

21 Feb 05

Tajikistan plans a major road project which aims to help integrate the economy and reduce the country's dependence on Uzbekistan.

21 Feb 05

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