Central Asia

Military Cooperation Pays Economic Dividends

Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan agree on economic cooperation following joint military operations against Islamic rebels

21 Feb 05

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

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

21 Feb 05

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

21 Feb 05

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

21 Feb 05

Turkmen army food rations are so poor that some young conscripts are literally starving to death.

21 Feb 05

A human rights activist gives a glimpse of the darker side of life inside Uzbekistan.

21 Feb 05

Bishkek rubbish tip tragedy highlights impoverishment and desperation of unemployed.

21 Feb 05

Uzbek border guards and customs officials collude in widespread smuggling.

21 Feb 05

Travel restrictions and land disputes have led to growing tensions among Kahanabad airbase residents.

21 Feb 05

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