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