Central Asia

Tajikistan: Crackdown on Imams

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

Celebrations marking 12 years of statehood preceded by an apparent clampdown on dissent and criticism.

21 Feb 05

Mormons are only the latest foreign missionaries with plans for Kyrgyzstan - to the dismay of

21 Feb 05

Authorities show no sign of compromising as hunger striker seeks to highlight human rights abuses.

21 Feb 05

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