Central Asia

Tajik Mullahs Go on Government Payroll

Uzbekistan's Feuding Family Elite

Row sheds light on hidden power struggles as presidential election approaches.

Fighting Torture on the Ground in Uzbekistan

Human rights groups act on behalf of frightened victims.

Alarm at Suicide Trend Among Girls in Tajik Southeast

Kyrgyzstan's Top Muslim Cleric Unseated by Sex Scandal

Latest in a series of leadership changes arises out of difficult evolution of state-clergy relations.

Uzbekistan's Thin Line of Human Rights Defenders

Activists put their own safety at risk by helping others.

Double Win for Kyrgyz Government in Key Mayoral Polls

Election victories in Bishkek and Osh reflect strength of governing group.

Building in Disabled Access in Tajikistan

Kyrgyz-Tajik Row After Border Clash

Two governments take a stand after frontier guards clash over a controversial road project.

Kyrgyzstan Slows Pace of Customs Bloc Entry

Officials concerned that terms for joining Customs Union could do more bad than good.