Central Asia

Niazov Critics Flex Their Muscles

Signs of a highly organised Turkmen opposition movement inside the country are beginning to emerge.

21 Feb 05

Opposition say president’s inner circle is canvassing public’s attitude to President Askar Akaev remaining in office for another term.

21 Feb 05

Shooting incident blows up into shouting match between Central Asian rivals.

21 Feb 05

Evidence suggests Uzbek secret service is continuing to abduct Kyrgyz nationals.

21 Feb 05

Concerns about prison conditions after inmates inflict injuries on themselves.

21 Feb 05

Market traders go on strike following authorities’ latest bid to regulate their industry.

21 Feb 05

Pressure to call moratorium on death penalty grows after claims that bribes can buy convicts out of death row.

21 Feb 05

Market workers say they face ruin after authorities insist on costly new regulations.

21 Feb 05

Authorities seek to thwart first steps towards reviving Erk party as a political force.

21 Feb 05

Suggestions that Russia should withdraw its border force from Tajikistan are more about money than geopolitics.

21 Feb 05

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