Central Asia

Uzbek Fury Over Unpaid Salaries

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

The closure of a number of mosques has led to speculation of an imminent government campaign against the Islamic opposition.

21 Feb 05

Human rights groups hit out at Uzbek authorities following jailing of activist.

21 Feb 05

Cracks start to show in the opposition after the much-hyped Aksy-Bishkek march peters out.

21 Feb 05

Relatives of an Uzbek shepherd demand investigation into his death in a Kyrgyz police cell.

21 Feb 05

Investors who lost money in defunct pearl-stringing firm take to the streets in protest.

21 Feb 05

Bishkek seizes Kazak-owned hotels in a row reflecting low-level diplomatic tensions.

21 Feb 05

As momentum of anti-government campaign slows, splits appear in opposition camp.

21 Feb 05

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