Central Asia

Karakalpakstan: Thousands Escape Poverty

Tashkent wants to keep control of Karakalpakstan - yet seems unconcerned that its people are flooding into Kazakstan.

21 Feb 05

Bishkek authorities are warned of the dangers of playing host to the world's biggest military rivals.

21 Feb 05

Islam may approve of men having more than one wife, but the Tajik authorities are not prepared to legalise the practice.

21 Feb 05

Cross-party plan to restructure the legal system could be designed to clip the wings of a high-flying judge.

21 Feb 05

Kyrgyz politicians are divided over whether President Akaev's bold reform move is really genuine.

21 Feb 05

The country's bazaars remain empty despite the government's decision to reduce its crippling import duties.

21 Feb 05

Dushanbe appears to be trying to appease Tashkent following a rare visit from the Uzbek president.

21 Feb 05

There are fears that the force's anger at the prosecution of officers blamed for protestors' deaths may spill over into a national strike.

21 Feb 05

A deal to resolve a long-running frontier dispute may usher in a new era of improved relations.

21 Feb 05

Kyrgyz activists threaten protests over President Akaev's refusal to quash opposition leader's conviction.

21 Feb 05

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