Trouble at the Bazaar
A riot at Bishkek's main market highlights traders' concerns over widespread corruption in the country's bazaars
21 Feb 05
Central Asia
'Peaceful' Uzbek Muslims Jailed
Human rights campaigners accuse the Uzbek government of falsely jailing
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Opposition Upheaval
Oppositions forces in Kyrgyzstan have been rattled by damaging defections
21 Feb 05
Kazakstan Builds Bridges With Taleban
Astana moves closer to establishing ties with the ascendant Taleban movement
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Karimov Recruits Informers
Uzbeks reap record rewards for informing on their neighbours.
21 Feb 05
Turkmenistan: Niazov's Woeful Record
Media hype over Turkmenistan's "great" achievements during its first ten years of independence mask a grim and depressing reality.
21 Feb 05
Regional Powers Fuel Afghan Instability
Iran, India and Russia have long backed the continuation of armed conflict in Afghanistan.
21 Feb 05
US Afghan Policy Switch
Washington is redoubling its efforts to achieve a breakthrough on the Afghan battlefield, after becoming frustrated with diplomatic attempts to resolve the crisis.
21 Feb 05
US Planes Carpet-bomb Taleban
Sitting in the ruined control tower of Bagram air base, a Northern Alliance commander watches US planes carpet-bomb his enemies.
21 Feb 05
Turkmenistan: Niazov Challenged
Turkmenbashi is facing an unprecedented challenge from a one-time ally.
21 Feb 05
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