Central Asia

Taleban Own Up to IMU

The Taleban admit Uzbek Islamic militants are operating out of territory they control, but stop short of agreeing to extradition

21 Feb 05

Daewoo Crisis Worries Uzbekistan

Seoul officials insist financial crisis gripping South Korean industrial giant Daewoo won't affect Uzbekistan's vital joint venture

21 Feb 05

Storm Over Uzbek Land-mines

Protests grow as civilians fall victim to mines planted by the Uzbek military along the country's remote borders with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan

21 Feb 05

Osh Hepatitis Crisis

The authorities in southern Kyrgyz city of Osh are struggling to stem a severe outbreak of hepatitis

21 Feb 05

Astana IMU Fears

Kazakstan is concerned it may soon fall victim to incursions by Islamic militants

21 Feb 05

Afghan Refugees Stranded

There's growing concern over the fate of Afghan refugees marooned on the border with Tajikistan

21 Feb 05
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