Central Asia
Kyrgyz-Tajik Row After Border Clash
Two governments take a stand after frontier guards clash over a controversial road project.
15 Jan 14
Kyrgyzstan Slows Pace of Customs Bloc Entry
Officials concerned that terms for joining Customs Union could do more bad than good.
13 Jan 14
Kazakstan Newspapers: Publish or Be Damned
Worn down by penalties for minor infringements, the independent press is being quietly stifled.
10 Jan 14
Tajik Opposition Figure Gets 26 Years
Convicted of corruption and sexual offences, Zayd Saidov was arrested shortly after setting up an opposition party.
8 Jan 14
Islamic Extremists Gain Ground in Tajik South
Heavy-handed tactics failing to slow recruitment by extremist groups.
22 Dec 13
Santa Off the Airwaves in Tajikistan
20 Dec 13
Kyrgyz Politicians Go for Gold
Calls for mine to be renationalised are cover for many interests.
19 Dec 13
Tajik Legal System Still Failing Women
18 Dec 13
Kyrgyzstan: Sacked Mayor Down But Not Out
Melis Myrzakmatov forging new alliance to secure his political future.
13 Dec 13
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