Alarm Over Kyrgyz Death Sentences
Human rights organisations urge Kyrgyzstan to abolish the death penalty
21 Feb 05
Central Asia
Kazak Opposition Intimidated
The Kazak authorities are attempting to curb the activities of their political opponents.
21 Feb 05
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
Kyrgyz Lynch Law Controversy
Parliamentary deputies call for curbs on traditional system of Kyrgyz justice
21 Feb 05
US Seeks to Strengthen Kazak Relations
Washington and Russia are battling for influence over the Central Asian republic
21 Feb 05
Military Cooperation Pays Economic Dividends
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan agree on economic cooperation following joint military operations against Islamic rebels
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
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