Central Asia

Nazarbaev Builds a 'Big Chupa-Chups'

President's critics say momument he dedicated to peace and unity is little more than an ego trip.

21 Feb 05

Turkmenbashi's ban on right-hand drive cars appears aimed at putting rival tribe out of business.

21 Feb 05

Demonstrators from the south of the country ignore warnings of possible bloodshed and head for Bishkek.

21 Feb 05

Samarkand peasants are facing an uphill struggle to persuade the police to investigate livestock thefts.

21 Feb 05

Allegations are flying after the country's Muslim administration chooses a new leader.

21 Feb 05

Government moves to regulate Tashkent's markets spark violent protests.

21 Feb 05

Delegates to Bishkek conference say human rights and democracy in the region have been eroded since last year's attacks on the United States.

21 Feb 05

Workers are going hungry as confusion grows over who is responsible for the continued non-payment of their wages.

21 Feb 05

Government proposes ban on demonstrations after bid to kill leading official.

21 Feb 05

Defence ministry's failure to pay salaries on time is prompting Kyrgyz soldiers to desert.

21 Feb 05

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